PHOTOS: South Carolina fans gather at Statehouse to celebrate national championship, recognize women's basketball team

The Gamecock women's basketball team continued celebrating its undefeated season with a parade on Main Street on April 14 — one week after winning its third national title in program history. The parade started at the intersection of Main and Laurel streets and ended on the steps of the Statehouse. Head coach Dawn Staley was filled with gratitude during her remarks, and both Staley and senior guard Te-Hina Paopao expressed the hope that they would celebrate again in 2025.

Gamecock basketball senior guard Te-Hina Paopao takes a selfie with fans while walking towards the Statehouse on April 14, 2024. Fans gathered before 10 a.m. to see the team walk past late in the afternoon.

Cocky and South Carolina cheerleaders walk in the national championship parade down Main Street on April 14, 2024. Cheerleaders, Cocky, the Carolina Coquettes and the Carolina Band were a portion of the population present at the parade.

Gamecock women's basketball senior center Kamilla Cardoso accepts a proclamation from Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann on the steps of the Statehouse on April 14, 2024. Rickenmann gave players and coaches with proclamations during the presentation that followed the celebratory parade for the national champions.

Gamecock women's basketball players cheer for head coach Dawn Staley while sitting on the steps of the Statehouse on April 14, 2024. Columbia celebrated the team's undefeated national championship victory with a parade on Main Street.

Gamecock women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley speaks on the steps of the Statehouse on April 14, 2024. Staley thanked her coaches, the university and God, among many others.

Gamecock basketball freshman guard Tessa Johnson laughs with teammate senior guard Te-Hina Paopao as the Carolina Band plays on the steps of the Statehouse. The Carolina Band played the fight song and the alma matter at the conclusion of the parade on April 14, 2024.