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New Yorkers celebrate Knicks championship at Canyon of Heroes parade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:14 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

New Yorkers celebrate Knicks championship at Canyon of Heroes parade

Summary

On June 18, 2026, thousands gathered in New York City’s Canyon of Heroes for the Knicks championship parade, marking the team’s first NBA Finals win in 53 years. The parade included key players such as Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, alongside celebrities like Spike Lee and Ben Stiller. Lower Manhattan was shut down to vehicle traffic to make way for the festivities, which featured floats, bands, and a key ceremony at City Hall. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul attended the parade, with Alicia Keys scheduled to perform. An impressive turnout was reported, with all viewing areas filled hours before the parade's start.

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•Knicks win their first NBA Championship in 53 years.
•Canyon of Heroes hosts a massive celebration parade.
•Parade features numerous floats and performances.
•Key players and celebrities participate in the event.
•Lower Manhattan declared a car-free zone for the occasion.

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1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Every celebrity that attended New York Knicks record-breaking NBA Championship parade
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What they're saying

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The New York Knicks’ championship parade was always going to be loud, but the celebrity turnout made it feel even bigger than basketball. New York celebrated its first NBA title since 1973 with a ticker-tape parade through the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday, June 18.
— Yahoo Sports