New York Knicks ticker-tape parade and celebration: Live updates
Last updated: Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:09PM GMT
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.
Mayor Mamdani delivers speech honoring NY Knicks at City Hall
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.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke at the Knicks championship ceremony at City Hall.
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Jumaane Williams delivers speech for Knicks at City Hall
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.
NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams makes speech at Knicks championship celebration at City Hall.
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KAT celebrates with the NBA trophy
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns celebrates during the New York Knicks' NBA championship parade Thursday, June 18, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, react during the championship parade
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, front right, and his wife, Rama Duwaji, react during the New York Knicks' NBA championship parade Thursday, June 18, 2026, in New York.
