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Akron celebrates LeBron James, Cavs: Live updates - Section of Main Street renamed King James Way to honor hometown hero

In anticipation of the LeBron James and Cleveland Cavaliers victory celebration at Lock 3 in Akron Thursday night, the Beacon Journal and Ohio.com will be monitoring developments.

Here’s the latest updates:

8:50 p.m.: Mayor Dan Horrigan announces Main Street will be renamed King James Way between Market and Exchange streets to honor LeBron.

8:29 p.m.: Officials announce Canal Park is full, setting event crowd estimates close to 25,000.

8:23 p.m.: A banner on the side of the Akron Civic Center was unveiled, depicting LeBron and reading: “I’m home.”

A quote from LeBron graces the banner: In Akron, “nothing is given.