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Knicks championship parade starts free in NYC; tickets needed for ceremony

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 12:47 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Knicks championship parade starts free in NYC; tickets needed for ceremony

Summary

The New York Knicks' championship parade is set for Thursday at 10 a.m., starting near Battery Park and proceeding through Lower Manhattan to City Hall. Attendance along the parade route is free, but a ceremony at City Hall requires tickets. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that 600 tickets for the ceremony, taking place at 12 p.m., will be issued free of charge. New Yorkers can apply for tickets until 11 a.m. on June 17 at Knicks.com/CeremonySweeps.

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•Parade begins at 10 a.m. in NYC near Battery Park.
•Free attendance along the parade route; tickets needed for City Hall ceremony.
•Ceremony starts at 12 p.m. with musical performances and speeches.
•600 free tickets available; submissions close by 11 a.m. on June 17.
•Mayor Mamdani emphasizes accessibility for working-class fans.

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