'New York is alive again': Knicks parade through Manhattan after NBA win, thousands celebrate

The New York Knicks are celebrating their 2026 NBA Championship victory, their first title in 53 years, with a massive parade through Manhattan on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The team secured the championship by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in a 4-1 series.

Thousands of enthusiastic fans have flooded the streets of Lower Manhattan, transforming Broadway's "Canyon of Heroes" into a vibrant scene of celebration. The parade, which began at Battery Park and proceeded to City Hall, saw an estimated two million attendees cheering on their champions, including NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is participating in the festivities, presenting the team with a Key to the City, marking a historic moment for the franchise and its devoted fanbase.