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.

Knicks point guard Jose Alvarado started his victory tour in his native Brooklyn by making a surprise appearance in the Knickerbocker Avenue Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/JeCfWrDU10