Jun 18, 2026, 3:43 PM GMT
PHOTOS: Incredible images of fans celebrating the Knicks along the Canyon of Heroes
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New York Knicks ticker-tape parade and celebration: Live updates
Last updated: Thursday, June 18, 2026 9:06PM GMT
NEW YORK (WABC) -- It's estimated that over two million people celebrated the Knicks on Thursday as the Parade of Champions honored the team's first NBA championship since 1973.
Following the parade, Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted a championship celebration and Key to the City ceremony on City Hall Plaza.
After the ceremony, Alicia Keys sang her iconic hit "Empire State of Mind."
The ticker-tape parade was a first for the Knicks, who did not celebrate with the famed tradition during their last wins in 1970 or 1973.
The celebration comes after an awe-inspiring playoff run which saw the Knicks secure the team's first NBA title in more than 50 years with a 4-1 series win over the San Antonio Spurs.
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Jun 18, 2026, 3:32 PM GMT
Gov. Hochul and Mayor Mamdani wave to crowds along the Canyon of Heroes
New York's governor and the city's mayor were on a float with Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, waving to crowds along the jam-packed Canyon of Heroes.
Jun 18, 2026, 3:16 PM GMT
Knicks MVP Jalen Brunson rides on float at Parade of Champions
Knicks MVP Jalen Brunson rode on float at the Parade of Champions with actor and comedian Tracy Morgan.
He held the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as he stood alongside his family.
The crowd cheered for the MVP as he made his way up the Canyon of Heroes.
Jun 18, 2026, 3:14 PM GMT
Fan climbs into raised flower planter for a better view of the Knicks parade
