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In photos: The Knicks celebrate their first NBA championship in more than 50 years

New York erupts! The Knicks celebrate their NBA championship with a thrilling ticker tape parade through Manhattan.

Rafael Moreno
Rafael Moreno
·2 min read·New York City, United States·9 views

Originally reported by NPR News · Rewritten for clarity and brevity by Brightcast

Why it matters: This championship victory brings immense joy and a renewed sense of community spirit to New York City fans, uniting generations in celebration.

On Thursday, New York City fans celebrated the New York Knicks' first NBA championship win since 1973. The ticker tape parade began in Battery Park. It then moved down Manhattan's "Canyon of Heroes." The parade ended at City Hall. Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave a speech there, praising the team.

Jose Alvarado of The New York Knicks celebrates winning the 2026 NBA Championship during a ticker tape parade at City Hall.

The New York Knicks celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship with a ticker tape parade at City Hall.

Tamika Charles poses for a portrait at the The New York Knicks ticker tape parade at City Hall.

Alicia Keys performs for The New York Knicks and fans to celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship after a parade at City Hall.

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 Wlliams for NPR

Spike Lee at City Hall after the New York Knicks ticker tape parade that celebrated the team winning the 2026 NBA Championship.

New York Knick fans, including Ghostface Killah and The RZA of Wu-Tang Clan, celebrate the Knicks' 2026 NBA Championship win with a ticker tape parade at City Hall.

New York Knick fans celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship with a ticker tape parade at City Hall.

Karl-Anthony Towns of The New York Knicks celebrates winning the 2026 NBA Championship during a ticker tape parade at City Hall.

New York Knick fans celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship with a ticker tape parade at City Hall.

Fans watch the New York Knicks ticker tape parade at City Hall.

New York Knick fans celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship with a ticker tape parade at City Hall.

New York Knick fans celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship with a ticker tape parade at City Hall.

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