Knicks fans celebrate in NYC ahead of NBA championship parade
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:29 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
On June 18, Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York City in anticipation of the team's championship parade. The celebration is set to begin at Battery Park, although it has been delayed. This marks the Knicks' first NBA championship title in 53 years, achieved after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games. Fans gathered early to secure their spots along the route, with some even climbing barricades for a better view. The parade will conclude at City Hall, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani will present the team with a key to the city.
- •Knicks parade starts at Battery Park and ends at City Hall.
- •Championship parade celebrates the Knicks' first title in 53 years.
- •Fans began gathering early, causing delays in the parade start.
- •Coach Mike Brown energized fans ahead of the event.
- •Mayor Mamdani will present the team with a key to the city.
- 7:29 PMThe Guardian Sport — Knicks mania grips New York City during team’s first-ever parade – in pictures
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks Fans Take Over New York City Hours Before NBA Championship Parade in Wild Scene
"The ticker-tape parade winds its way through the Canyon of Heroes before the team will arrive at City Hall to receive a key to the city
"Hundreds of thousands of fans packed lower Manhattan after team’s historic NBA championship win Continue reading...
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 18, 2026, 7:29 PMKnicks mania grips New York City during team’s first-ever parade – in pictures
Hundreds of thousands of fans packed lower Manhattan after team’s historic NBA championship win Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 2:29 PMKnicks Fans Take Over New York City Hours Before NBA Championship Parade in Wild Scene
The ticker-tape parade winds its way through the Canyon of Heroes before the team will arrive at City Hall to receive a key to the city
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