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Mamdani's gives speech at the Knicks championship parade
Zohran Mamdani honored the Knicks and their fans after the team ended a 53-year title drought with a five-game Finals win.
New York City held a ticker-tape parade on Thursday, June 18, 2026, honoring the New York Knicks following their NBA Finals victory. Fans gathered along the Canyon of Heroes to celebrate the championship.
Ending a 53-year drought, the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to secure the franchise's first NBA Championship in over five decades. This victory concluded a historic championship drought.
During the ceremony at City Hall Plaza, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented head coach Mike Brown with the Keys of the City. Players Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns participated in the victory rally.
Celebrities including Spike Lee, Tracy Morgan, and Rapper Fat Joe joined the parade festivities. Former Knicks player Walt Frazier rode in a Chrysler Imperial Parade Phaeton during the celebration.
Spectators observed the celebration from the Woolworth Building and balconies along the Canyon of Heroes as the team traveled through the city. The city-wide rally marked the official conclusion of the championship festivities.