Crowds swarm Knicks ticker-tape parade as thousands turned away

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:49 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Crowds swarm Knicks ticker-tape parade as thousands turned away
Summary

On June 18, Knicks fans lined the streets of New York City for a ticker-tape parade celebrating the team's championship victory. The NYPD estimated over two million attended, while many fans were denied entry to viewing pens due to capacity limits. Some resorted to climbing scaffolding and fire escapes for a better view. The event saw significant disruptions in subway service, and 26 people were transported to hospitals for various conditions. In total, more than 10,000 police officers were assigned to ensure safety during the event.

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  • •More than two million attended the parade in NYC on June 18.
  • •Viewing pens filled over two hours before the parade started.
  • •Fans climbed scaffolding for views as many were turned away.
  • •Subway service was disrupted due to large crowds in lower Manhattan.
  • •26 individuals were transported to hospitals during the parade.
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  • 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Overflow NYC crowds climb scaffolding, use ladders to glimpse Knicks ticker-tape parade
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NEW YORK — Scores of Knicks fans were left on the sidelines Thursday after they were turned away from the packed-to-capacity ticker-tape parade hours before the celebration even kicked off. Some fans scrambled up building construction scaffolding just to get a glimpse of the championship team. The NYPD estimated that more than two million people attended the parade. One person was slashed in ...

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