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Knicks Championship Parade Live Updates: New Yorkers Already Line the Streets Hours Before Start Follow live updates and coverage from the Knicks ticker-tape parade in NYC celebrating their championship win.
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Follow along as the New York Knicks celebrate their NBA title in a victory parade in Manhattan from Broadway to City Hall.on the MSG Network, ABC7 New York and NBC 4 New York.
Those tuning in outside of New York can still catch the parade on NBA TV as well as on the NBA app.
The parade will kick off at Battery Park in lower Manhattan, make its way up Broadway and end at City Hall.
The Knicks won the NBA Finals series in a dramatic 4-1 victory against the San Antonio Spurs.
The win ends a half-century championship drought for the franchise.While the Knicks have won two other NBA championships, their latest win marks their first to be celebrated with a ticker-tape parade.
Downtown New York City will not be an easy place to navigate this morning unless you're a jubilant Knicks fan.The parade will run through Broadway from Bowling Green, a park in the Financial District, up to City Hall, beginning at 10 a.m.
It can be viewed from anywhere along the route, according to the As for street closures, drivers should be aware that starting at 7a.m., south of Canal Street from the Hudson River to the East River will be shut down for the duration of the parade.
The FDR and West Side Highways will remain open.Manhattan-bound traffic coming off the Brooklyn Bridge will only be able to travel northbound on the FDR.
Pedestrians will still be able to use the walkway.
Staten Island Ferry service will be increased and run every 15 minutes.
No parking will be allowed south of Canal Street due to the parade.New York City also may announce additional street closures as the parade draws closer, according to the Downtown Alliance.
New York Knicks banners adorn the facade of City Hall ahead of the ticker tape victory parade on June 17, 2026 in New York City.
What Went Down During Game 5 of the NBA Finals?After an over half-century drought, the Knicks exorcised their demons, cementing their first NBA title in 53 years with a Game 5 win against the San Antonio Spurs.
The Knicks overcame a 16-point deficit during the game to clinch the championship, marking a dramatic finish to a finals series in which they clawed back from double-digit deficits in all four of their wins.
They beat the Spurs, 94-90.Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks holds the MVP trophy during the awards ceremony after the Game Five of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, 2026.
During the game, Jalen Brunson, who was named MVP of the Finals, led the Knicks with 45 points, including 13 consecutive points in the fourth quarter.Brunson set the team record for most points in a finals game, shattering the mark set by Willis Reed in the third game of the 1970 finals.
Anyone can attend the parade in person, as it is free event and no tickets are needed.
Just be ready for a large turnout.
All attendees will be screened through security.A list of prohibited items can be found New York City viewers who plan to watch the parade on TV can tune into their local NBC and ABC affiliates, as well as the MSG Network,Drew Weisholtz is a reporter for TODAY Digital, focusing on pop culture, nostalgia and trending stories.
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