Photos: Atlanta United’s MLS Cup victory parade

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Photos: Atlanta United’s MLS Cup victory parade

Fans gather in downtown Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, to celebrate Atlanta United’s 2018 MLS Cup championship. It’s the city’s first victory celebration since 1995.

Atlanta United fans swarm the team's bus as it arrives at its final stop - Mercedes-Benz Stadium - during the MLS Cup championship parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Atlanta.

Atlanta United fans pack the parade route through downtown Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.

Atlanta United fans crowd the parade route for the MLS championship Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Atlanta. The parade began at Baker and Peachtree streets and ended with a rally at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The MLS Cup trophy arrives at the championship rally Monday Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Thousands of fans line streets of downtown Atlanta as the team paraded their trophy.

A member of Atlanta United's entourage asks fans for beer before the start of the victory rally from atop one of the double-decker buses carrying the MLS champions Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, during a parade through downtown Atlanta.

Pyrotechnics are set off as the MLS Cup arrives at the Home Depot Backyard for the conclusion of the Atlanta United's championship parade Monday, Dec 10, 2018, in Atlanta.

Atlanta United fans snap photos of players as the MLS Cup victory parade passes by Baker Street Monday, Dec 10, 2018, in Atlanta.

Atlanta United manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino hammers the Golden Spike during the MLS championship rally Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Members of Atlanta United are greeted by fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, for the final stop of the championship parade through Atlanta.

A couple takes a selfie (bottom) after confetti is fired into the air during the Atlanta United celebration of their MLS Cup Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Matthew Grines rolls around in confetti during the Atlanta United victory rally Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United fans are showered in confetti at the team championship celebration Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Members of the Atlanta United acknowledge the crowds during the team's championship celebration parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, through downtown Atlanta.

A double-decker bus carrying the Atlanta United team members and the MLS Cup follows cheering fans during the championship parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta.

Atlanta United's manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino hoists the MLS Cup trophy for fans to take in during the championship victory rally Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba holds up the MLS Cup as Atlanta United celebrates during a victory rally Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino reacts after hammering the Golden Spike during the MLS championship rally Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United players celebrate as their bus approaches Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the victory rally, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Atlanta.

Atlanta United fans line the streets of downtown Atlanta as team members make their way through downtown Atlanta aboard double-decker buses during the MLS Cup championship parade Monday, Dec 10, 2018.

Atlanta United fans line the streets of downtown Atlanta as team members make their way through downtown Atlanta aboard double-decker buses during the MLS Cup championship parade Monday, Dec 10, 2018.

Atlanta United players acknowledge fans during the victory rally for the MLS Cup Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The golden spike and an oversized rendition of the MLS Cup is paraded along Marietta Street Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, during the Atlanta United's championship parade in downtown Atlanta.

A group of fans pop red and black smoke cans along the route the Atlanta United championship parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Atlanta.

Atlanta United fans line the streets of downtown Atlanta as team members make their way through downtown Atlanta aboard double-decker buses during the MLS Cup championship parade Monday, Dec 10, 2018.

Atlanta United fans line the streets of downtown Atlanta as team members make their way through downtown Atlanta aboard double-decker buses during the MLS Cup championship parade Monday, Dec 10, 2018.

Atlanta United fans line up to purchase championship gear before the start of the Atlanta United victory rally Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Fans lead the Atlanta United MLS championship parade down Baker Street in downtown Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.

A replica of the MLS Cup trophy is paraded through downtown Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, during the MLS championship celebration.

A contingent of Atlanta United fans walks ahead of the team bus during the MLS Cup championship parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta.

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal (center) congratulates members of the Atlanta United team during the victory rally for the MLS championship Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The Atlanta United MLS Cup victory celebration parade makes its way down Peachtree Street Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.

An oversized replica of the MLS Cup trophy is paraded through the streets of Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, during Atlanta United's championship celebration.

A double-decker bus carrying the Atlanta United team members and the MLS Cup follows cheering fans during the championship parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta.

Atlanta United team owner Arthur Blank, and his wife, Angie, toss souvenir soccer balls to fans along the championship parade route Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta.

The Atlanta United MLS Cup championship parade makes its way down Baker Street Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.

Atlanta Police mounted patrols lead the MLS Cup championship parade route Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, through downtown Atlanta.

Atlanta United president Darren Eales waves to the crowds of cheering fans along the championship parade route Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta.

Atlanta Mayor Kiesha Lance Bottoms smiles for the crowd gathered for the Atlanta United championship parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Atlanta.

Atlanta United president Darren Eales and his family take in the crowd at the MLS Cup championship parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, through downtown Atlanta.

Pete Fisher, who calls himself Santa United, joins the crowd at the MLS championship parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta.

A double-decker bus carrying the Atlanta United team and MLS Cup follows cheering fans down the parade route Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, through downtown Atlanta.

A double decker bus carrying the Atlanta United team members and the MLS Cup follows cheering fans down Baker Street Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta.

Atlanta United fans along the parade route cheer as the MLS championship caravan makes its way through downtown Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.

A double-decker bus carrying the Atlanta United team members and the MLS Cup follows cheering fans during the championship parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta.

Atlanta United fans crowd Baker Street in downtown Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, during MLS Cup championship parade.

Atlanta United fans crowd Baker Street in downtown Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, during the MLS Cup championship parade.

Atlanta United fans crowd Baker and Peachtree streets Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta during the MLS Cup championship parade.

Atlanta United fans crowd Baker and Peachtree streets Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta during the MLS Cup championship parade.

Atlanta United players celebrate during a victory rally Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, for winning the MLS Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United fans crowd Baker Street Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta during the MLS Cup championship parade.

Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank and his wife, Angie, toss souvenir soccer balls to the parade crowd lining Baker Street Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Atlanta.

Atlanta United fans along the parade route cheer as the MLS championship caravan makes its way through downtown Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.

Atlanta United fans start gathering Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta for the team's victory parade following their MLS Cup win. The team's parade route stretches from Peachtree Street and Baker Street to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Atlanta United fans gather for the MLS Cup championship victory parade in downtown Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. It is the city's first victory parade since the Braves World Series title celebration in 1995.

Atlanta United fans begin to arrive at the Home Depot Backyard for a pep rally and celebration of the MLS Championship win. (Alyssa Pointer/AJC)

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Atlanta United fans swarm the team's bus as it arrives at its final stop - Mercedes-Benz Stadium - during the MLS Cup championship parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Atlanta.

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