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Storm threats loom over Knicks ticker-tape parade
The parade will feature a Key to the City ceremony and local broadcasts as the city celebrates its first NBA title in 52 years.
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, the New York Knicks will celebrate their NBA championship with a victory parade beginning at 10 a.m. ET at The Battery, traveling north along the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan.
Finals MVP Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to their first title in 52 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 to end the franchise's long-standing championship drought.
Fans can watch the parade move north along Broadway toward City Hall Park with free public viewing; those unable to attend can stream on MSG Network, FOX 5, and ABC 7.
Following the procession, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will host a civic ceremony at City Hall Plaza to present keys to the city to Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart.
National Weather Service forecasters expect unsettled conditions for Thursday, with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible; attendees should prepare for gusty south to southwest winds potentially reaching 25 to 40 mph.
The event for the first championship in 53 years will start at 10 a.m. in Lower Manhattan, but the municipal administration does not rule out reprogramming it if the forecast worsens