Knicks hold championship parade in New York City following NBA title
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The New York Knicks celebrate their first NBA title since 1973 with a parade in Lower Manhattan on June 18, beginning at 10 a.m. at Battery Park and concluding at City Hall. The team secured the championship by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games, clinching the title with a 94-90 victory on June 13. In the lead-up to the finals, the Knicks defeated Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Cleveland in prior rounds. The parade is expected to draw large crowds, leading to road closures and increased public safety measures across Lower Manhattan.
- •Parade starts at Battery Park and ends at City Hall this morning.
- •Knicks won their championship by defeating the Spurs four games to one.
- •Jalen Brunson was named finals MVP after scoring 45 points in Game 5.
- •Road closures begin Wednesday night, affecting traffic in Lower Manhattan.
- •Public transportation adjustments include increased Staten Island Ferry service.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Watch Knicks championship parade live: TV, stream, start time
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks championship parade live updates, route, road closures
"The Knicks celebrate their first NBA title since 1973 with a ticker-tape parade in Lower Manhattan on Thursday. Here's how to watch live.
"The New York Knicks celebrate their first NBA title since 1973 with a parade in Lower Manhattan on Thursday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 10:40 AMWatch Knicks championship parade live: TV, stream, start time
The Knicks celebrate their first NBA title since 1973 with a ticker-tape parade in Lower Manhattan on Thursday. Here's how to watch live.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 9:31 AMKnicks championship parade live updates, route, road closures
The New York Knicks celebrate their first NBA title since 1973 with a parade in Lower Manhattan on Thursday.
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