The best photos from the Warriors Championship parade

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Organizing four parades in eight years has not become less exciting for the Golden State Warriors and their fans.


Before sunrise, Warriors fans were already lined up on San Francisco’s Market Street to claim seats to the NBA Championship Parade.

Klay Thompson waves off the top of a bus during a Warriors race on Market Street on Monday, June 20, 2022.

Klay Thompson waves off the top of a bus during a Warriors race on Market Street on Monday, June 20, 2022.

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Warriors star Andrew Wiggins will leave his bus on Market Street on Monday, June 20, 2022 to interact with fans.

Warriors star Andrew Wiggins will leave his bus on Market Street on Monday, June 20, 2022 to interact with fans.

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Stephen Curry leaves his bus during the Warriors race to interact with fans on Market Street.

Stephen Curry leaves his bus during the Warriors race to interact with fans on Market Street.

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Warriors star Jordan Poole crosses Market Street to shake hands with spectators as the parade begins to stir from fans who have broken the barricades.

Warriors star Jordan Poole crosses Market Street to shake hands with spectators as the parade begins to stir from fans who have broken the barricades.

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Warriors head coach Steve Kerr will open a bottle of champagne on his bus on Market Street on Monday, June 20, 2022.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr will open a bottle of champagne on his bus on Market Street on Monday, June 20, 2022.

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Striker Jonathan Kuminga at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California on June 20, 2022.
Striker Jonathan Kuminga at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California on June 20, 2022.Douglas Zimmerman / SFGATE


Striker Gary Payton II poses for a photo of the Golden State Warriors Championship parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California, on June 20, 2022, holding a bottle of Moet champagne.
Striker Gary Payton II poses for a photo of the Golden State Warriors Championship parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California, on June 20, 2022, holding a bottle of Moet champagne.Douglas Zimmerman / SFGATE


Golden State Warriors striker Draymond Green is holding a bottle of Lobos Tequila at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on San Francisco's Market Street in San Francisco, June 20, 2022.

Golden State Warriors striker Draymond Green is holding a bottle of Lobos Tequila at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on San Francisco’s Market Street in San Francisco, June 20, 2022.

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Otto Porter Jr., right, will take a drink of Moët champagne with Klay Thompson on Market Street on Monday, June 20, 2022, during the Warriors victory parade.

Otto Porter Jr., right, will take a drink of Moët champagne with Klay Thompson on Market Street on Monday, June 20, 2022, during the Warriors victory parade.

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Striker Juan Toscano-Anderson throws a rally towel signed by fans at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on San Francisco's Market Street in California on June 20, 2022.
Striker Juan Toscano-Anderson throws a rally towel signed by fans at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on San Francisco’s Market Street in California on June 20, 2022.Douglas Zimmerman / SFGATE

The route started at Market and Main and reached 8th Street, and people were stacked to a dozen depths, trying to take a look at their favorite players.

The players were placed high on the buses, but many jumped down during the parade to interact with the fans one-on-one.

Javier Caldera from Hayward brought his goat to the Curry Warriors victory parade on Market Street.

Javier Caldera from Hayward brought his goat to the Curry Warriors victory parade on Market Street.

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Striker Gary Payton II will be posing with fans on June 20, 2022 at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California.
Striker Gary Payton II will be posing with fans on June 20, 2022 at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California.Douglas Zimmerman / SFGATE


Fans of the Golden State Warriors line up on the Market Street route before the team wins on June 20, 2022 in San Francisco.

Fans of the Golden State Warriors line up on the Market Street route before the team wins on June 20, 2022 in San Francisco.

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Fans of the Golden State Warriors line up on the Market Street route before the team wins on June 20, 2022 in San Francisco.

Fans of the Golden State Warriors line up on the Market Street route before the team wins on June 20, 2022 in San Francisco.

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Kits Curry shouts at Market Street to Warriors' fellow fans, while its owner Javier Caldera of Hayward talks to spectators in the background.

Kits Curry shouts at Market Street to Warriors’ fellow fans, while its owner Javier Caldera of Hayward talks to spectators in the background.

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Warriors fans will be holding tags during the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on June 20, 2022 in San Francisco's Market Street, California.
Warriors fans will be holding tags during the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on June 20, 2022 in San Francisco’s Market Street, California.Douglas Zimmerman / SFGATE


A couple of fans enjoy it
A couple of fans will enjoy the “Party Party” during the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California on June 20, 2022.Douglas Zimmerman / SFGATE

Fan Wars Crossed with Klay Thompson Stickers on June 20, 2022 at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California.
Fan Wars Crossed with Klay Thompson Stickers on June 20, 2022 at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California.Douglas Zimmerman / SFGATE


The woman is holding four fingers for the four Golden State Warriors champions before the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on June 20, 2022 on Market Street in San Francisco, California.
The woman is holding four fingers for the four Golden State Warriors champions before the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on June 20, 2022 on Market Street in San Francisco, California.Douglas Zimmerman / SFGATE


Mayor of San Francisco London Breed at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California on June 20, 2022.
Mayor of San Francisco London Breed at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California on June 20, 2022.Douglas Zimmerman / SFGATE


The fan will have Kay Thompson's head cutout at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California on June 20, 2022.
The fan will have Kay Thompson’s head cutout at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California on June 20, 2022.Douglas Zimmerman / SFGATE


On June 20, 2022, at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California, a fan holds the flag of Dub Nation.
On June 20, 2022, at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California, a fan holds the flag of Dub Nation.Douglas Zimmerman / SFGATE


On Monday, June 20, 2022, fans will rush to Market Street to get a spot on the parade route.

On Monday, June 20, 2022, fans will rush to Market Street to get a spot on the parade route.

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Warriors CEO Bob Meyers fans on June 20, 2022 at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California.
Warriors CEO Bob Meyers fans on June 20, 2022 at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California.Douglas Zimmerman / SFGATE


Center James Wiseman will clap at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California on June 20, 2022.
Center James Wiseman will clap at the Golden State Warriors Championship Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California on June 20, 2022.Douglas Zimmerman / SFGATE


A fan climbs a tree to watch the Golden State Warriors Championship parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California, on June 20, 2022.
A fan climbs a tree to watch the Golden State Warriors Championship parade on Market Street in San Francisco, California, on June 20, 2022.Douglas Zimmerman / SFGATE


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