What to know about the Knicks ticker-tape parade in NYC: Live updates

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Last updated: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 9:53PM GMT
More than 10,000 NYPD officers assigned to Thursday's Knicks ticker-tape parade

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The New York Knicks will be honored in Manhattan on Thursday with a ticker-tape parade and it could be the biggest parade the city has ever seen.

There could potentially be millions of fans lined up along the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday.

Following the parade, Mayor Zohran Mamdani will host a championship celebration and Key to the City ceremony on City Hall Plaza.

The Knicks captured their first NBA championship in 53 years, setting off days of celebrations across the city and paving the way for what is expected to be a historic turnout on Thursday.

Coverage starts at 9 a.m. on Channel 7, under the live tab on Disney+ and everywhere you watch the ABC 7 New York stream.

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1:40 PM GMT

Alicia Keys to perform her iconic 'Empire State of Mind'

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."

2 hours and 38 minutes ago

Street closures for the ticker-tape parade

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.

1:35 PM GMT

LIST: Access points to the parade routes

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.

3 hours and 49 minutes ago

What you can't bring to the parade

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.