Update 3: The giveaway of tickets for the ceremony ends at 4:00 p.m. EST.

Update 2: The New York City government encourages Yankees fans to register for the tickets' lottery by calling 311 or 212-NEW-YORK.

Update: Due to heavy volume, the New York City website is experiencing technical issues as of 2:38 p.m. EST. We are working to resolve them, the Mayor's Office said on its Twitter page.

Yankee fans will get to celebrate their 2009 World Series champion team on Friday November 6 at the parade hosted by New York City, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced.

Parade Information:

Start Time: 11:00 a.m. Friday November 6,2009

Departure: Broadway at Battery Place

March: Northbound up the Canyon of Heroes to Chambers Street

No tickets required

Click here for the Route Map .

Ceremony Information:

Time: 1:00 p.m. Friday November 6,2009

Location: City Hall Plaza

Tickets: Tickets for the Ceremony at City Hall will be given through 311,Twitter and www.nyc.gov. The giveaway starts Thursday November 5 at 2:00 p.m. EST, according to official information from the New York City government.

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