Rick Brunson and Jalen Brunson of The New York Knicks celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship with a ticker tape parade at City Hall. Elias Wlliams for NPR hide caption
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On Thursday, New York City fans came out in droves to celebrate the New York Knicks’ first NBA championship win since 1973. The ticker tape parade started in Battery Park, traveled down Manhattan’s famed “Canyon of Heroes,” and ended at City Hall, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave a speech praising the Knicks team.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates the New York Knicks winning the 2026 NBA Championship during a ticker tape parade at City Hall. Elias Wlliams for NPR hide caption
Jose Alvarado of The New York Knicks celebrates winning the 2026 NBA Championship during a ticker tape parade at City Hall. Elias Wlliams for NPR hide caption
The New York Knicks celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship with a parade at City Hall. Elias Wlliams for NPR hide caption
Tamika Charles poses for a portrait; a fan’s hands are adorned with Knicks regalia at the The New York Knicks parade at City Hall. Elias Williams for NPR hide caption
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gives a speech introducing the New York Knicks as they celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship at City Hall. Elias Williams for NPR hide caption
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New York Knick fans, including Ghostface Killah and The RZA of Wu-Tang Clan, celebrate the Knicks’ 2026 NBA Championship win. Elias Wlliams for NPR hide caption
New York Knick fans celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship with a parade at City Hall. Elias Wlliams for NPR hide caption
New York Knick fans celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship. Elias Wlliams for NPR hide caption
Fans watch the New York Knicks parade. Elias Wlliams for NPR hide caption
New York Knick fans celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship. Elias Wlliams for NPR hide caption
Young New York Knicks fans play with ticker tape during the parade celebrating the Knicks’ 2026 NBA Championship win. Elias Wlliams for NPR hide caption
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