New York Knicks ticker-tape parade and celebration: Live updates

Knicks owner James Dolan says Alicia Keys will be singing "Empire State of Mind" to close Thursday's City Hall ceremony.

Dolan made the announcement during an interview with another media outlet.

"We have everybody from Walt Clyde Frazierfrom the old team to the new team, the Knicks City Dancers, there's like five marching bands, when we get to City Hall, we have a special performance by Alicia Keys ... singing "Empire State of Mind."

Starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, parking will not be allowed south of Canal. Cars will be towed if they are not removed.

Starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, south of Canal Street will be shut down to vehicular traffic from the Hudson River to the East River.

The FDR and West Side Highway will remain open.

Traffic coming off the Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan will only be able to go northbound on the FDR.

Pedestrians will be able to use the walkway.

Staten Island Ferry service will be increased and will run every 15 minutes.

The following intersections are the access points to the parade route:

Washington St. & Morris St. / Battery Place
Trinity Place & Morris St.
Trinity Place & Exchange Aly
Trinity Place & Rector St.
Trinity Place & Thames St.
Trinity Place & Cedar St.
Church St. & Liberty St.
Church St. & Cortlandt St.
Church St. & Dey St.
Church St. & Fulton St.
Church St. & Barclay St.
Church St. & Park Pl.
Church St. & Murray St.
Church St. & Warren St.
Church St. & Thomas St.
New St. & Exchange pl.
New St. & Wall St.
Nassau St. & Pine St.
Nassau St. & Cedar St.
Nassau St. & Liberty St.
Nassau St. & Maiden Lane
Nassau St. & John St.
Nassau St. & Ann St.

All attendees to the parade will be screened and pens will open at 6 a.m.

Viewing along the route is free and open to everyone, no ticket required.

But get there early, as crowds will form quickly.

No bags or umbrellas will be allowed. Other prohibited items include glass or metal water bottles, bats/batons, bikes/scooters, chairs, coolers, drones, backpacks, pets, strollers or weapons.

Individuals who work in office buildings along routes will be allowed entry into those buildings with proper building identification.

Individuals who live in the area will be able to access their residences with proper identification.