Knicks celebrate championship with ticker-tape parade in Manhattan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:25 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Knicks will hold a ticker-tape parade on Thursday, June 18, starting at 10 a.m. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the celebration to honor the franchise's championship victory. The parade route will lead through Lower Manhattan's Canyon of Heroes, culminating in a ceremony at City Hall, where the team will receive the Key to the City. Traffic and subway disruptions are expected, with detailed plans for road closures and station closures provided for attendees. The Knicks last had a City Hall reception for their championship teams in 1970 and 1973, making this parade a historic first.
- •Parade begins at Battery Park and ends at City Hall.
- •Mayor Mamdani emphasizes community celebration of the Knicks' victory.
- •600 free tickets for a City Hall reception will be available via lottery.
- •Police will manage crowds to ensure safety along the parade route.
- •Subway stations including Wall Street and City Hall will be closed for the event.
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks championship parade: Route, road closures, subway changes and how to watch
"Mayor Mamdani announced a Knicks ticker-tape parade for Thursday. Here is what fans need to know about the route.
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