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New York Knicks Hold Ticker-Tape Parade After NBA Title Win
More than two million people lined lower Manhattan streets on June 18, 2026, for the Knicks' first championship parade in 53 years. Fans arrived hours early despite limited viewing space and subway restrictions south of Canal Street. The event ended with a City Hall ceremony where the team received keys to the city.
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Police estimated more than two million people attended along the Canyon of Heroes route. The parade began at 10 a.m. after viewing areas along Broadway filled by 7:30 a.m. Subway service stopped south of Canal Street, and many fans reported being unable to reach designated viewing pens. City officials had advised arriving at least two hours early.
Floats carried Knicks players and guests including rappers Fat Joe, Wu-Tang Clan and Jadakiss, actor Timothée Chalamet, and director Spike Lee. Jalen Brunson rode on the final player float and received repeated "MVP" chants. The starting lineup of Brunson, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges received strong receptions when announced.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, team owner James Dolan, head coach Mike Brown and Brunson spoke at the City Hall ceremony. Longtime Knicks announcer Mike Breen served as emcee. Nasheena Cates, 37, flew from Charlotte, North Carolina, after taking time off work.
Evan Birnbaum, 30, recalled attending the 2009 Yankees parade as a child. m. to attend. Gerard Allison, 29, said the day allowed New Yorkers to slow down and celebrate together. Melanie Clark, 57, and Wendy Daly, 64, met outside a pizza shop after both were unable to reach the barricaded viewing areas and stayed together for the remainder of the day.
The Knicks won the title on June 13 after a Finals series that included Anunoby's game-winning tip-in in Game 4.
