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

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Last updated: Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:09PM GMT
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NEW YORK (WABC) -- The New York Knicks were honored in Manhattan on Thursday with a ticker-tape parade that might be the biggest parade the city has ever seen.

Following the parade, Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted 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.

Watch the parade on Channel 7, under the live tab on Disney+ and everywhere you watch the ABC 7 New York stream.

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3 hours and 50 minutes ago

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.

Knicks MVP Jalen Brunson rides on float in Parade of Champions with actor and comedian Tracy Morgan.
3 hours and 52 minutes ago

Fan climbs into raised flower planter for a better view of the Knicks parade

A fan watches during the New York Knicks' NBA championship parade Thursday, June 18, 2026, in New York.
A fan watches during the New York Knicks' NBA championship parade Thursday, June 18, 2026, in New York.
2:55 PM GMT

Ben Stiller, Timothee Chalamet arrive to Knicks Parade of Champions

Some of the Knicks' biggest A-list fans have arrived to celebrate the championship team.

Ben Stiller shakes hands with fans during the New York Knicks' NBA championship parade Thursday, June 18, 2026, in New York.
Ben Stiller shakes hands with fans during the New York Knicks' NBA championship parade Thursday, June 18, 2026, in New York.
Timothee Chalamet greets fans during the New York Knicks' NBA championship parade Thursday, June 18, 2026, in New York.
Timothee Chalamet greets fans during the New York Knicks' NBA championship parade Thursday, June 18, 2026, in New York.
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2:52 PM GMT

Knicks players ride float at Parade of Champions

Members of the NBA Finals winning New York Knicks team were spotted on a float at the Parade of Champions.

They rode up the Canyon of Heroes to the cheers of New York City.

Other stars and players had custom vehicles to escort them in the parade.

The New York Knicks players were spotted on the float making their way up the Canyon of Heroes.
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