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Went To The Giants' Celebrations? Tell Us About It

The Giants held a parade in Manhattan and a celebration at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday. Did you go?

Two Tuesday celebrations - one in New Jersey and one in New York City - commemorated the Giants over the Patriots in the Super Bowl on Tuesday.

We want to know who went, and we'd like to hear about your experiences, whether you went to the city or up to the Meadowlands.

The celebration began with a parade in New York that, according to WPIX, started at 11 a.m. at Battery Place and Washington Street and went through the Canyon of Heroes to Worth Street.

A ceremony was then held at City Hall, where the members of Big Blue will receive keys to the city. 

Gov. Chris Christie announced on Monday that a separate rally would be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. for the Giants at their home stadium. 

If you went, we'd love to hear your stories and see your pictures. 

gail vandyke February 7, 2012 at 01:33 am
I am so happy for my Big Blue Boys and there most amazing win. I couldn't be there but I was still happy welcoming home kevin sheehy from afganhistan and it was exciting to be around young men who served our country and kept us safe. Thank you for making my day happy as ever. I cn't be there for the parade but I will be watching it.
Kyle Walters February 7, 2012 at 06:11 am
I'll be there just like i was in Indy, follow along
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Journey-to-Indy-for-SB-XLVI/352392734790714
Pat February 7, 2012 at 01:36 pm
New York City throws parade for Giants in a hurry. Iraq vets still waiting
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Shore Skeptic February 7, 2012 at 07:20 pm
Sad, isn't it? Thank you vets...all of you!
lil mama February 7, 2012 at 09:59 pm
Yeah our priorities are a little backwards.
Chica2ool February 7, 2012 at 11:46 pm
American soldiers and their families deserve a parade and much more. The sacrifices they have made for this Nation merit recognition and appreciation.
bths06 February 8, 2012 at 12:36 am
First I would like to say yes our Veterans do deserve the praise for all of the sacrifices that they have made, but I do want to point out that NYC does have a Veteran's day parade every year this year it is November 11. It is a great parade and a great way for us to say thanks for all of their dedication to our country.
BN February 8, 2012 at 03:53 am
"Canyon of Heroes" that's what they call it, right? The Gemini 3 & Apollo 11 astronauts, Charles Lindbergh, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Gen. Eisenhower, Admiral Byrd, and veterans of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & Desert Storm are heroes...and all were welcomed in a ticker-tape parade down Broadway. I don't think that anything that Derek Jeter and Eli Manning do could be categorized as "heroic". Give the Iraq vets their own parade.
Lmb03 February 8, 2012 at 11:42 am
There are so few things to celebrate these days, do people really have to mock every little thing. Let them have their parade and move on. Not that big a deal. They do it for every superbowl winner. These days people need a little something to make them smile. Let it go.
Billabong February 8, 2012 at 02:00 pm
All this talk about vets deserving a parade is nonsense. It's a parade people - a few hours of cheers and then it's over. What vets actually deserve is the top healthcare, job placement (if needed), and support services. Forget the parade, real support for vets is listening to their requests and supporting their needs to continue their lives after they've sacrificed much for our country. If these blowhard politicians really appreciated vets they'd slash their cushy salaries and retirement benefits and increase the dollars going to services for vets. A parade is just window dressing.
mike gonsalves February 8, 2012 at 02:34 pm
AS a veteran myself, I'm happy to hear all the support, however we don't the MAJORITY of us don't feel neglected, we feel as America does support us. Times have changed, the military pays me for my service connected disabilities and gives me free medical and prescriptions for the rest of my life. On that note, as a Giants fan lets hear about some of the great stories from the Giants parade!!!
mike gonsalves February 8, 2012 at 02:35 pm
oops, however the majority of us
Lee February 8, 2012 at 02:35 pm
Yes I agree with you Pat, what a shame
BN February 8, 2012 at 03:31 pm
Isn't the 1st amendment wonderful? Thanks to our vets, we still have a bill of rights. The parade isn't for any politicians...it is for our vets, their families, and for average citizens as away to show their appreciation. Its a shame we live in society where people think such displays of thanks and patriotism are "nonsense" and "window dressing". Instead of pissing way $80 on an NFL jersey, make a donation to a worthy veterans charity.
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?keyword_list=veterans&bay=search.results&EIN=&cgid=&cuid=&location=2&stid=&city=&Submit=Submit&sortby=rtg
BN February 8, 2012 at 03:33 pm
Too bad the parade didn't pass by Zuccotti Park. A float full of wealthy athletes would have received a "warm" welcome.
Billabong February 8, 2012 at 04:02 pm
A parade is nonsense when compared to real world needs. It's like giving someone a pat on the back when what they really need is a raise or better benefits. What good is a parade when you have vets (a good number with life-changing injuries) who need real support from the government. A parade doesn't put food on the table and doesn't give you a job. Showing appreciation in a parade is nice - it just doesn't solve any of a person's real-world issues.
BN February 8, 2012 at 05:38 pm
...I guess you missed my link to the highest-rated charities that help our vets in need? Parades are only "dumb" when they celebrate false heroes.

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