Thousands of fans swarmed the streets Friday to watch the Celtics celebrate their victory in the NBA Finals, where they swiftly defeated the Dallas Mavericks in a five-game series. The win marks the Celtics’ first since 2008.

By Elyse C. Goncalves

The sea of green peaked around 11 a.m., with fans standing shoulder-to-shoulder in the heat to view the victory parade along Boylston street.

By Elyse C. Goncalves

At Boston Common, fans rushed out of the T stations to line the street and wait in anticipation for the victors to pass by.

By Elyse C. Goncalves

Celtics player Jayson Tatum holds the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy and waves to fans at the parade.

By Elyse C. Goncalves

This year marks the 18th time the Celtics have brought home the trophy and Tatum’s first championship win.

By J. Sellers Hill

Duck boats filled with fans, players, staff, and sponsors drove down the street in the parade. Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy cheers at onlookers on the street from the window of a duck boat.

By J. Sellers Hill

Throughout the parade, trucks equipped with confetti cannons shot green and white confetti by the bucket full, which rained down onto the cheering crowd.

By Elyse C. Goncalves

The parade marks the 13th in “Title Town” Boston since 2002 — and the second for the Celtics since then. Other parades include six for the Patriots, four for the Red Sox, and one for the Bruins.

By J. Sellers Hill

By Elyse C. Goncalves

Boston fans hold up signs celebrating their home team as they pass by.

By Elyse C. Goncalves

By J. Sellers Hill

Throughout the parade, fans climbed the T station overhangs and lamp posts to get a better view, living up to Boston’s rowdy reputation.

By Courtesy of Ben H. Brown

By J. Sellers Hill