In an ecstatic celebration of their 18th NBA championship, the Boston Celtics embarked on their traditional duck boat parade through the city. The triumphant parade comes after the Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks in the finals, sealing their victory and surpassing the Los Angeles Lakers for the most league titles.

The Celtics had entered the season with a determination to transform their recent playoff heartbreaks into unbridled joy. Eight months later, their goal was achieved as they toasted their 18th championship in the signature Boston celebration. Joining in the revelry were throngs of enthusiastic supporters, turning out to witness the 13th championship won this century by one of the city's four major sports franchises.

The Celtics were joined by the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, and Boston Bruins in commemorating their championships by hopping on the iconic duck boats. These amphibious vehicles, typically used for sightseeing, have become synonymous with Boston's feeling of sports supremacy. Friday's parade served as yet another testament to the city's sporting prowess.

The celebratory procession began at TD Garden and lasted approximately 90 minutes. The route took the teams through Causeway Street in front of the arena, past City Hall, traversing Boston Common, down Boylston Street, and concluded at the Hynes Convention Center. As the parade wound its way through the city, fans took every opportunity to pay homage to the Celtics' achievement.

Fans could be seen hanging on light posts, displaying homemade signs, and even standing on subway entrances to mark the historic moment. The Celtics' accomplishment of breaking the tie with their long-standing rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, for the most titles in league history was a momentous occasion that Bostonians were keen to celebrate.

Since finishing off the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the NBA Finals earlier in the week, the city of Boston has been engulfed in a rolling salute to the Celtics. The duck boat parade served as the latest installment in this ongoing tribute to the team's success.

The Boston Celtics have once again showcased their dominance in the basketball world, bringing home their 18th championship. As the city revels in this moment of sports triumph, the Celtics join the elite club of Boston's decorated sports franchises, solidifying the city's reputation as a powerhouse in American sports leagues.