MILWAUKEE — Thursday was a day to "Cheer the Deer" — a day all of Milwaukee is sure to remember for years to come.
Thousands of fans took to the streets of downtown Milwaukee to celebrate the Bucks' NBA championship win. Meanwhile, our Spectrum News 1 team cheered alongside fans in the streets, broadcast live from the studio and captured quite a few snapshots.
Take a look at our team's favorite moments from the NBA championship parade today. We've had an amazing day bringing you live coverage of this historic moment.
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo holds up the NBA Championship trophy during a parade and celebration for the basketball team Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Children take part in a parade for the NBA Championship Milwaukee Bucks basketball team Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers takes part in parade for the NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks basketball team Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Milwaukee Bucks' Pat Connaughton gestures during a parade for the NBA Championship Bucks basketball team Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Milwaukee Bucks' P.J. Tucker holds a bottle of champagne during a parade for the NBA Championship Bucks basketball team Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, girlfriend Mariah Riddlesprigger and their son Liam ride on a bus during a parade for the NBA Championship Bucks basketball team Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
One of the double decker buses driving through the crowds during the parade. (Milwaukee Skycam/Spectrum News 1)
The stage just before the celebration began. (Mandy Huge/Spectrum News 1)
Bucks bobbleheads are on display, too. (Jessie Geraci/Spectrum News 1)
It would not have been a Bucks party without Bobby Portis. (Autumn Hirchert/Spectrum News 1)
The sign says it all: She skipped school to celebrate with the championship city. (Megan Marshall/Spectrum News 1)
Kids are getting in on the downtown celebrations, too. Here they are with a cheer for the deer. (Megan Marshall/Spectrum News 1)
Local law enforcement and Wisconsin National Guard members were in Milwaukee to keep crowds safe. (Megan Marshall/Spectrum News 1)
Even man's best friend is going green for the Bucks. (Aly Prouty/Spectrum News 1)
Giannis and Liam are spending some time together before he gets on stage later today. (Marti Glaser/Spectrum News 1)
Showing the next generation what a championship city looks like. (Aly Prouty/Spectrum News 1)
The team making their way to Deer District. (Spectrum News 1)
Our very own Jason Fechner and Sachelle Saunders reporting live from our weather deck, right in front of the crowds. (Spectrum News 1)
The Bucks, and their fans, have waited 50 years for this moment. (Kevin Schwaller/Spectrum News 1)
People lined the streets this morning to get a good spot early. (Kevin Schwaller/Spectrum News 1)
A trail of confetti left behind the parade. The confetti was quickly swept away but the magic in the air remains. (Megan Marshall/Spectrum News 1)