Hundreds of thousands of fans packed lower Manhattan on Thursday as the New York Knicks held their first-ever championship parade, celebrating the team's historic NBA title win.
Celebrations at City Hall
The players gathered at City Hall for a ceremony where Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented Jalen Brunson with the key to the city. The Larry O'Brien championship trophy was held aloft by Jose Alvarado.
Parade Through Canyon of Heroes
The parade wound through Broadway's Canyon of Heroes, with Jalen Brunson holding the trophy prominently. Fans lined the streets, some climbing trees for a better view, while others threw confetti from buildings.
Longtime fan Spike Lee was spotted on a float, and former Knicks player Walt Frazier also joined the festivities. Players like Karl-Anthony Towns and Miles McBride engaged with the crowd.
- Fans packed subways and streets to catch a glimpse of the team.
- Workers later cleaned up confetti from Broadway.
The celebration marked a milestone for the franchise, which last won the NBA championship in 1973.
