"On October 24, 2024, tens of thousands of fans lined the streets of lower Manhattan to celebrate their latest hometown championship team, the New York Liberty. They gathered to cheer current players, including Finals MVP Jonquel Jones, and former legends who'd taken the team to the brink of a title in five previous seasons. But the parade's biggest draw may have been the team's mascot, Ellie the Elephant."
"As the parade made its way along the Canyon of Heroes, Ellie moved from float to float, pounding her feet in sync with the music, doing her signature dance move, the Ellie Stomp. The parade terminated at City Hall for the official ceremony, and shortly after Mayor Eric Adams delivered a perfunctory speech, Ellie surprised the crowd by taking the stage and cajoling Liberty player Kennedy Burke to join her in an impromptu dance-off."
"Kennedy Burke I was a little nervous, but Ellie calmed my nerves because she is so unapologetically herself. I was like, you know what? She's going to have a good time. I'm going to have a good time. I just kind of fangirled because I love Ellie."
On October 24, 2024, tens of thousands of fans filled lower Manhattan to celebrate the New York Liberty's championship. Fans cheered current players including Finals MVP Jonquel Jones and former stars from five prior near-title seasons. The parade route ran along the Canyon of Heroes and ended at City Hall for an official ceremony. Mascot Ellie the Elephant moved between floats, performed the Ellie Stomp, and energized the crowd with expressive body language. After Mayor Eric Adams's brief speech, Ellie took the stage, handed her couture purse to the mayor, and coaxed player Kennedy Burke into an impromptu dance-off.
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