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TL;DR: The New York Knicks 2026 NBA Championship Parade begins at 10 a.m. ET on Thursday, June 18. If you can’t make it to Lower Manhattan, you can livestream the entire celebration via FuboTV or DirecTV, both of which offer free trials for new users.
This actually happened. After a painful 53-year wait, the New York Knicks are NBA champions.
Finals MVP Jalen Brunson defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5, ending the longest active championship drought between teams that had previously won an NBA title. Predictably, the city has lost its mind. Now it’s time to party.
Whether you’re planning to skip work and stand 10-deep on the sidewalk or want to stream the entire historic moment from the comfort of your living room, here’s everything you need to know about the logistics, route, and how to watch.
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What time does the Knicks parade start?
The parade is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026. The peeps are scheduled to begin promptly at 10 a.m. ET.
What is the Knicks parade route?
The procession will follow New York City’s famous Canyon of Heroes route in Lower Manhattan. The parade starts at The Battery (Bowling Green) and heads straight north along Broadway before ending at City Hall Park.
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Following the float’s progress, Mayor Mamdani will host a civic ceremony outside City Hall to hand over the keys to the city to Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and the rest of the roster. Keep an eye out for Michelle Robinson driving her own custom pickup truck in the parade lineup. It’s the kind of uninterrupted energy that Knicks fans enjoy.
How to watch the Knicks parade from home
If you’re not ready to face hordes of fans taking over the subway (we get it), you’ll need a reliable livestream. The parade will be broadcast locally on New York news and sports networks (including MSG Network, Fox 5 and ABC 7). If you don’t have a cable box, your best option is a live TV streaming service.
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