Knicks fans pay to reserve spots at ticker-tape parade in New York

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Knicks fans pay to reserve spots at ticker-tape parade in New York
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Fans of the New York Knicks are spending large sums to secure spots at a ticker-tape parade celebrating the team's first NBA championship in 53 years. Scheduled for Thursday, the parade will follow Broadway before ending at City Hall, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani will host a ceremony to honor the team. As listings on the app Airtasker show, some fans are offering up to $750 for individuals to hold their places, with others posting jobs for around $100 to save spots for those arriving later. The Knicks' championship was secured after they defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.

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  • The parade is set for Thursday, starting at 10 a.m.
  • The Knicks captured their first title since 1973 by defeating the Spurs.
  • Mayor Mamdani will present the team with a Key to the City.
  • Offers on Airtasker range from $100 to $750 for spot-holding jobs.
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NEW YORK — Well-heeled fans are shelling out big bucks to beat the crowds at Thursday’s ticker-tape parade celebrating the New York Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years. New listings on Airtasker, an app that connects users with gig workers willing to take odd jobs and run errands, show offers of up to $100 for anyone willing to wait hours in advance at the parade to hold a spot for ...

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