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Miami Heat Championship Parade | Mon., June 24, 2013
Ricardo Montufar attends the Miami Heat parade with his aunt, Marta Forero on Monday, June 24, 2013. Fernando Peinado / Staff Photo
Heat fans watch the team's parade on a video screen inside AmericanAirlines Arena on Monday, June 24, 2013. The team held a celebration for season-ticket holders inside the arena after the parade. MANNY NAVARRO / STAFF PHOTO
Fans set up a tent in front of AmericanAirlines Arena before the Miami Heat's victory parade Monday, June 24, 2013.
WALTER MICHOT / STAFF PHOTO
Heat fans get ready for the team's victory parade Monday, June 24, 2013. WALTER MICHOT / STAFF PHOTO
Miami Heat fans camp out in preparation for the team's victory parade Monday, June 24, 2013. WALTER MICHOT / STAFF PHOTO
Left to right, Jaylana Perez, 6, Lourdes Perez, 34, and Yaneilys Ayuso, 11, wait on the sidewalk in front of AmericanAirlines Arena for the Heat's victory parade Monday, June 24, 2013. WALTER MICHOT / STAFF PHOTO
Joshlyn Martinez gets a snooze early Monday, June 24, 2013 as she camps out for the Heat's victory in front of AmericanAirlines Arena. WALTER MICHOT / STAFF PHOTO
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
Chris Bosh holds the NBA trophy during the Heat Parade, Monday, June 24, 2013. WALTER MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Lebron James holds his heart during the Heat Parade, Monday, June 24, 2013. WALTER MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Heat fans hold up their tickets after being denied entry into AmericanAirlines Arena. The Heat celebrated its NBA Championship with a parade Monday, June 24, 2013. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Upset fans hold up their tickets after being denied entry into AmericanAirlines Arena. The Heat celebrated its NBA Championship with a parade Monday, June 24, 2013. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
Jennifer Alvarez holds her own trophy during the Heat Parade, Monday, June 24, 2013. WALTER MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
LeBron James rides toward the Arena during the Heat Parade, Monday, June 24, 2013. WALTER MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Miami Heat championship parade, Monday, June 24, 2013. WALTER MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Heat parade makes its way eastbound on Brickell Avenue toward the Arena. Monday, June 24, 2013. WALTER MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Chris Andersen and Mike Miller during the Heat Parade, Monday, June 24, 2013. WALTER MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Chris Bosh is shown at the Miami Heat Championship parade Monday, June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
Dwyane Wade is shown at the Miami Heat Championship parade Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
The Miami Heat Championship parade on Monday June 24th, 2013. Alexia Fodere / FOR THE HERALD
Chris Bosh lifts the NBA Championship trophy during the parade celebrating the Heat's championship with his child, Trinity, and wife, Adrienne Williams Bosh, right. The Miami Heat celebrated its NBA Championship with a parade on Monday, June 24, 2013. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Mike Miller, left, waves to the crowd during the parade celebrating the Heat's championship. The Miami Heat celebrated its NBA Championship with a parade Monday, June 24, 2013. CARL JUSTE / STAFF PHOTO
Rev. Abraham J. Thomas, a.k.a. "Heat Man", center, makes his way up the stairs of AmericanAirlines Arena for a celebration of the Heat's championship. The Miami Heat celebrated its NBA Championship with a parade Monday, June 24, 2013. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Fans cheer during the parade. The Miami HEAT celebrated its NBA Championship with a parade Monday, June 24, 2013. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Fans cheer Heat players and coaches during the parade. The Miami Heat celebrated its NBA Championship with a parade Monday, June 24, 2013. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Fans find higher ground on the train signal. The Miami Heat celebrated its NBA Championship with a parade Monday, June 24, 2013. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Michelle Lopez, 22, right, along with other fans, cheers on Heat players as they make their way toward AmericanAirlines Arena during the parade celebrating the Heat's championship. The Miami Heat celebrated its NBA Championship with a parade Monday, June 24, 2013. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
LeBron James, center, and Juwan Howard gesture to fans during the parade celebrating the Heat's championship. The Miami Heat celebrated its NBA Championship with a parade Monday, June 24, 2013. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Heat fans cheer on LeBron James as he makes his way toward AmericanAirlines Arena during the parade celebrating the Heat's championship. The Miami Heat celebrated its NBA Championship with a parade Monday, June 24, 2013. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Fans find higher ground on the train signal. The Miami Heat celebrated its NBA Championship with a parade on Monday, June 24, 2013. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Angry ticket-holders express their frustration for not being allowed to enter AmericanAirlines Arena. The Miami Heat celebrated its NBA Championship with a parade on Monday, June 24, 2013. CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Miami Heat's LeBron James smiles as fans toss headbands at him as he sits on stage at their celebration of their 2013 NBA Championship at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, June 24, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra reaches out for the Larry O'Brien trophy as he is introduced at the celebration of the 2013 NBA Championship at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, June 24, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Miami Heat fan cheers as the players are introduced at their celebration of their 2013 NBA Championship at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, June 24, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Miami Heat fan cheers as the players are introduced at their celebration of their 2013 NBA Championship at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, June 24, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Miami Heat's Shane Battier wears a horse head as he is interviewed on stage at their celebration of their 2013 NBA Championship at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, June 24, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Miami Heat's LeBron James is introduced as he walks toward the Larry O'Brien trophy at their celebration of their 2013 NBA Championship at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, june 24, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Miami Heat's LeBron James is introduced at the celebration of the 2013 NBA Championship at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, June 24, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Miami Heat president Pat Riley is introduced as walks towards the Larry O'Brien trophy at their celebration of their 2013 NBA Championship at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, June 24, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade and LeBron James are introduced during a celebration of the 2013 NBA Championship at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, June 24, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Miami Heat's LeBron James admires the Larry O'Brien trophy during a celebration of the 2013 NBA Championship at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, june 24, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade is introduced during a celebration of the 2013 NBA Championship at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, june 24, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Miami Heat players watch a video during a celebration of the 2013 NBA Championship at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, June 24, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF