New York Knicks celebrate championship with parade in Manhattan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:21 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The New York Knicks held a grand celebration in Manhattan on June 18, 2026, honoring their championship victory. The event drew an estimated one million fans along the Canyon of Heroes parade route. Players and coaching staff were awarded Keys to the City during a ceremony at City Hall. The festivities concluded with a performance by Alicia Keys, who sang 'Empire State of Mind.' Highlighting the team's historic season, this event underscores the Knicks' significance to New York City.
- •Celebration took place in Manhattan on June 18, 2026.
- •Around a million fans attended the parade.
- •Knicks received Keys to the City at City Hall.
- •Alicia Keys performed 'Empire State of Mind' at the event.
- •The event celebrates the team's championship victory.
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Fantastic photos from New York Knicks' championship celebration
"New York went all out and delivered a great event to celebrate the champion Knicks.
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