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Figure skater Alysa Liu brought her Olympic gold medal home to a hero's welcome in Oakland, where thousands gathered to celebrate their hometown champion. The 20-year-old chose an intimate plaza gathering over a parade so she could connect directly with her fans.
Speed skating champion Jordan Stolz is returning to Kewaskum, Wisconsin, for a hometown parade celebrating his Olympic gold medal. The Friday celebration will end with the 21-year-old answering questions from kids at his former high school.
Just hours after the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years, hometown hero Jose Alvarado brought the celebration to the Puerto Rican Day Parade. Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined the shirtless champion on the float as thousands celebrated both milestones together.
Aspen Snowmass is throwing a community party for hometown hero Alex Ferreira, who just completed his Olympic medal collection with gold in men's halfpipe skiing. The March 14 celebration lets fans ski with the champion and get posters signed during a special sunset event.
Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu returns to her hometown of Oakland for a massive celebration honoring her historic gold medal wins. The 10,000-capacity rally on March 12 will feature local artists and the skater herself, exactly as she requested.
Olympic gold medalist Rhys McClenaghan received the highest civic honor from his hometown in Northern Ireland, inspiring the next generation to dream big. The celebration included a gymnastics display and the unveiling of a mural in his honor.
The East Bay punk legends will kick off the NFL's 60th championship game at Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium with a celebration honoring football's greatest players. It's a full-circle moment for the hometown heroes playing one of sports' biggest stages just miles from where they started.
What started as one woman's mission to teach her hometown about Juneteenth has grown into Palatka's largest annual gathering in just five years. La'Farrah Davis created the celebration after realizing she never learned about this crucial piece of American history in school.
Golf superstar Rory McIlroy made history by becoming only the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters titles, thrilling fans packed into his hometown club in Northern Ireland. Despite a shaky final round, the 36-year-old showed mental toughness that had supporters singing in celebration.
Olympic champion Jordan Stolz is coming home to a hero's welcome in Kewaskum, Wisconsin. The two-time gold medalist will be celebrated with a hometown parade next week.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Brad Jacobs returned to the Canadian curling club where his journey began 30 years ago, dedicating both medals to his hometown. The emotional homecoming celebration recognized the small-city roots behind one of curling's greatest champions.
More than 200 people from different religions and backgrounds gathered in New York to celebrate Eid together, showing how faith can build bridges instead of walls. Diplomats, elected officials, and community leaders joined Indian American Muslims for an evening of hope and unity.
The Southport Unity Committee is bringing the community together for a Juneteenth celebration featuring a parade, music, and family activities. The event honors the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrates Black freedom and achievement.
Twenty Black-owned businesses gathered at a historic civil rights landmark to celebrate Juneteenth with community and hope. The multi-day celebration continues with Atlanta's Freedom Day Parade showcasing art, peace, and progress.
Malaysian government ministers from across the country joined together to honor Kaamatan, a harvest festival celebrated by Sabah's indigenous communities that symbolizes gratitude, unity, and cultural heritage. The nationwide recognition highlights Malaysia's commitment to celebrating its diverse cultural traditions.
Indiana University is pushing forward with its outdoor national championship celebration despite freezing weather because it's the only chance for fans to see their championship team together. Many players leave Sunday for NFL Draft prep, making this Saturday's celebration a now-or-never moment.
Every state capitol in America raised the Juneteenth flag at the same moment this week, launching a month of community celebrations. Topeka is hosting two weeks of free events that welcome everyone to celebrate freedom together.
Malaysians of every background gathered across the country to celebrate Chinese New Year together, turning the festival into a powerful display of national unity. From temples to street celebrations, over 13,000 people of all races joined the festivities.
A community in Indiana just flipped the script on a solemn tradition, turning balloon releases into celebrations of life and survival. The House of Heroes hosted its first Cancer Survivor Celebration, bringing together survivors and supporters in a powerful show of hope.
From Moscow to Sarajevo, Muslim communities gathered to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan with prayers, feasts, and joy. The celebrations brought people together in a powerful display of faith and community spirit.
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