The sounds of cheering, chanting and celebratory car horn honking filled the streets of New York City on Saturday morning following the announcement that Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in the 2020 US Presidential Election.
Thousands took to the streets all over the five boroughs and across the US to celebrate the news, which came as a huge sigh of relief to millions after a tense week of unrest onset by delayed election results.
In Manhattan, Washington Square Park was the site of a massive gathering where, for the first time since April, it felt like New Yorkers were finally able to cut loose.
A young Biden Harris supporter at Washington Square Park, 11/7/2020. Photo by Thomas Hengge
People celebrate at Washington Square Park, 11/7/2020 Photo by Thomas Hengge
A vendor sells Biden Harris 2020 shirts at Washington Square Park,11/7/2020. Photo by Thomas Hengge
A person in a Joe Biden mask at Washington Square Park, 11/7/2020. Photo by Thomas Hengge
People ride around with noisemakers, following the announcement Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in the 2020 Presidential Election, 11/7/2020. Photo by Thomas Hengge
A person reacts to seeing thousands gathered at Washington Square Park, 11/7/2020. Photo by Thomas Hengge
Confetti and glitter covers the ground at Washington Square Park, 11/7/2020. Photo by Thomas Hengge
Thousands gather at Washington Square Park to celebrate President-elect Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump in the 2020 US Presidential Election, 11/7/2020. Photo by Thomas Hengge