Knicks celebrate NBA championship with parade and star appearances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The New York Knicks will hold a championship parade in Lower Manhattan's Canyon of Heroes on Thursday morning. Following their victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the team has participated in various celebrations, including throwing out ceremonial first pitches at Yankee Stadium. Players attended a World Cup match at MetLife Stadium and made several appearances on major talk shows, engaging with fans and promoting their win. They are set to be joined by Alicia Keys at the parade.
- •Knicks won the NBA championship, ending a 53-year drought.
- •Championship parade scheduled for Thursday morning in Manhattan.
- •Players threw ceremonial first pitches at Yankee Stadium.
- •Knicks attended a World Cup match between France and Senegal.
- •Alicia Keys will perform at the parade.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — From Yankee Stadium to the World Cup, the Knicks are living it up after winning NBA championship
"The Knicks’ championship parade through Lower Manhattan’s Canyon of Heroes is set for Thursday morning, but that’s hardly the only stop on their victory tour. Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and the rest of the Knicks have been living it up since defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday to end the franchise’s 53-year title drought. Here are some of their ...
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