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.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered speech honoring the championship winning New York Knicks at City Hall during a special ceremony.
The team was honored with keys to the city.
Mamdani rode a float with team members earlier in the day down the Canyon of Heroes.
Jumaane Williams delivered a rousing speech at City Hall to honor the NBA Finals winning New York Knicks team.
The crowd cheered as he shared his excitement about the team's championship season.
