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Fresh off helping the New York Knicks win the NBA championship, Jose Alvarado made a surprise appearance at the Knickerbocker Avenue Puerto Rican Day Parade in Brooklyn on Sunday.

The Brooklyn native attended the event as celebrations continued following the Knicks’ title-winning season. Alvarado, who has strong ties to the local community and Puerto Rican heritage, was greeted by fans during the parade.