It’s time for the Celtics to celebrate their 2024 NBA Finals victory over the Dallas Mavericks with a rolling rally through the streets of Boston, something the City of Champions hasn’t seen since the New England Patriots last won a Super Bowl in 2019.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the Celtics, and the TD Garden announced Tuesday morning that a parade to celebrate the franchise’s record 18th NBA title will be held Friday at 11 a.m.
Friday’s parade will begin in front of TD Garden on Causeway Street, pass by City Hall Plaza and the Boston Common on Tremont Street, and end on Boylston Street by the Hynes Convention Center.
2024 NBA Finals - Game Five BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 17: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics holds up the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award after Boston's 106-88 win against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (Elsa/Getty Images)
2024 NBA Finals - Game Five BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 17: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics holds up the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award after Boston's 106-88 win against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics center Al Horford, center, and forward Jayson Tatum, front center left, celebrate with teammates near the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after winning the NBA championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa/AP)
2024 NBA Finals - Game Five BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 17: Jayson Tatum #0 high fives Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics after a play against the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter of Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (Elsa/Getty Images)
NBA Finals Basketball Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, center, raises the trophy after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) (Michael Dwyer/AP)
NBA Finals Basketball Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown, center, raises the MVP trophy after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) (Michael Dwyer/AP)
APTOPIX NBA Finals Basketball Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, center, holds up the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with the team after they won the NBA basketball championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa/AP)
NBA Finals Basketball Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum holds, center, up the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with the team after they won the NBA basketball championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa/AP)
NBA Finals Basketball Boston Celtics head coach JJoe Mazzulla, center right, raises the trophy beside owner Stephen Pagliuca, center left, after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) (Michael Dwyer/AP)
NBA Finals Basketball Confetti falls after the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) (Michael Dwyer/AP)
NBA Finals Basketball Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) looks to pass the ball as Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2), guard Luka Doncic (77) and guard Kyrie Irving, right, defend during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa/AP)
2024 NBA Finals - Game Five BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 17: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts during the fourth quarter of Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (Elsa/Getty Images)
2024 NBA Finals - Game Five BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 17: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics holds up the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award after Boston's 106-88 win against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
NBA Finals Basketball Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, top, and Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday, bottom, land on the parquet as they vie for the ball during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa/AP)
NBA Finals Basketball Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots at the basket as Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) defends during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa/AP)
NBA Finals Basketball The Dallas Mavericks bench watches play during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals against the Boston Celtics, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) (Michael Dwyer/AP)
2024 NBA Finals - Game Five BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 17: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts after a play against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter of Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (Elsa/Getty Images)
NBA Finals Basketball Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77)goes up to shoot at the basket in front of Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, left, and forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) (Michael Dwyer/AP)
NBA Finals Basketball Boston Celtics' Jrue Holiday, right, and Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) battle for the ball during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) (Michael Dwyer/AP)
NBA Finals Basketball Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, right, vie for control of the ball during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) (Michael Dwyer/AP)
NBA Finals Basketball Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, center, drives toward the basket as Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington, right, defends and Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, watches during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa/AP)
NBA Finals Basketball Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving, left, shoots against Boston Celtics' Jrue Holiday (4) and Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) (Michael Dwyer/AP)
NBA Finals Basketball Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving pauses on the court in front of Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, left, during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa/AP)
NBA Finals Basketball Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, center, speaks with guard Kyrie Irving, center right, and center Dereck Lively II, top right, during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals against the Boston Celtics, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa/AP)
NBA Finals Basketball Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, front, drives with the ball as Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, back, defends during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa/AP)
NBA Finals Basketball Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, right, vie for the ball during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa/AP)
NBA Finals Basketball Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) shoots in front of Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) as Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, defends during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) (Michael Dwyer/AP)
NBA Finals Basketball Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, center, speaks to his players during a timeout in the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals against the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa/AP)
APTOPIX NBA Finals Basketball Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum celebrates after scoring during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals against the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) (Michael Dwyer/AP)
Championship run: Jayson Tatum, left (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
As many as 25 duck boats could be used to transport players, coaches, and staff, Boston 25 News has learned.
When the Celtics won Banner 17 in 2008, crowds were packed 10 people deep along Tremont Street and Boston Common as they cheered on players like Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen.
The use of duck boats is a big courtesy. The company doesn’t get paid and must cancel all their tours for the day.
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