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Knicks parade celebrates NBA Championship win in New York City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:50 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Knicks parade celebrates NBA Championship win in New York City
Summary

The New York Knicks held a massive parade on June 18, 2026, to celebrate their NBA Championship victory, attracting over 2 million fans to lower Manhattan. Despite some attendees struggling to see the players on floats, the event was marked by communal joy, creativity, and a lively spirit across the city. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised the connection and unfiltered happiness shared among fans, highlighting that the Knicks’ title ended a 53-year championship drought. The parade caps off an exhilarating postseason that has united the city.

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  • •Parade attracted over 2 million attendees in lower Manhattan.
  • •NYPD deployed more than 10,000 officers for security.
  • •Fans shared a sense of community, celebrating together despite challenges.
  • •Mayor Mamdani emphasized the joy uniting New Yorkers during the event.
  • •The Knicks secured their first championship in 53 years.
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  • 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks parade shows the chaotic, joyous, and adaptable spirit of New York City and its title-winning team
What they're saying
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Many never caught a glimpse of the players. They came anyway, and they wouldn't have missed it for the world.

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