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New York Knicks fans made sure they made the most of their 53-year wait — at least those who were able to get into the parade.
Millions gathered in New York’s Canyon of Heroes as many fans were turned away well before the parade started due to crowds.
But those who got in had quite a grand old time – while others definitely pushed the boundaries.
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Thousands of fans gather near Wall Street in lower Manhattan for the New York Knicks championship ticker-tape parade and victory rally celebrating their 2026 NBA Finals victory in New York City on June 18, 2026. The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first 5-year NBA championship. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Before the Knicks took part in the parade, several fans were seen climbing on top of police cars, while others gathered on top of an ambulance and built marquees.
Metro stations were packed near sunrise, including some where hopeful participants weren’t even able to leave. Roads and entrances to the parade were closed, leaving countless people off the parade route.
A total of 72 vehicles were driven up Broadway to celebrate the team’s first title since 1973, and 10,000 officers were deployed.
New York Knicks fans gather ahead of the championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating the Knicks’ 2026 NBA Finals victory in New York City on June 18, 2026. The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA championship in 53 years. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
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The Knicks won each of the first two games in San Antonio before losing Game 3 and then completed the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history in Game 4, fighting back from a 29-point deficit.
Game 5 took place in San Antonio, where the Knicks once again overcame a double-digit deficit – twice.
Several on-call parties occurred throughout the playoffs, resulting in arrests, which resulted in the parties being temporarily canceled.
Thousands of fans line Broadway in Lower Manhattan for the New York Knicks championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating their 2026 NBA Finals victory in New York City on June 18, 2026. The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first 5-year NBA championship. (Adam Gray/Getty Images)
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Owner James Dolan announced Wednesday that his team will visit President Donald Trump at the White House — no NBA championship team has done so in any of his terms.
