New York Knicks championship parade attracts over 2 million fans

On Thursday the New York Knicks marked their first NBA championship in 53 years with a ticker‑tape parade through Manhattan. New York Police Department estimates more than two million people lined the streets, making it one of the city’s largest celebrations.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised the team, saying, “Los Knicks hicieron lo que los neoyorquinos han hecho siempre: cuando nos dicen que algo es imposible, encontramos la forma. Ganamos.” Finals MVP Jalen Brunson addressed the crowd, adding, “Damn. We really did it, dawg.” Singer Alicia Keys performed “Empire State of Mind,” while former Knicks greats and celebrities joined the festivities. The parade capped the franchise’s third title overall and ended a 53‑year championship drought, a milestone highlighted in reflective coverage of the team’s historic journey.