Knicks plan championship parade for June 18 in Manhattan after NBA title

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Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Knicks plan championship parade for June 18 in Manhattan after NBA title
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The New York Knicks will hold a championship parade on June 18 to celebrate their first NBA Finals victory in 53 years. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. near Battery Park, traveling along Broadway to City Hall Plaza. Mayor Zohran Mamdani expects hundreds of thousands, potentially millions, of fans to attend. The Knicks will celebrate the achievement amidst a backdrop of past New York sports parades, including significant events like the 1986 Mets and 1994 Rangers celebrations. Finals MVP Jalen Brunson and the roster will receive the Keys to the City during the ceremony.

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  • Parade starts at Battery Park and ends at City Hall Plaza.
  • Jalen Brunson will receive the Keys to the City.
  • Fans are expected in the hundreds of thousands.
  • First Knicks championship since 1973.
  • Celebration follows notable past New York sports parades.
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The Knicks long-awaited championship parade is here. How will it compare to New York's greatest sports celebrations?

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