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Knicks Parade to Be Secured by a Record Number of NYPD Officers
The parade follows weekend celebrations that led to 63 arrests and at least 10 injured officers, police said.
- On Thursday, June 18, 2026, the New York Police Department deployed more than 10,000 officers for the New York Knicks' championship parade through Manhattan's "Canyon of Heroes," marking the largest security operation ever assigned to a planned event in city history.
- The Knicks clinched their first championship in 53 years on Saturday, June 13, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5, prompting widespread celebrations that led the city to organize this historic procession.
- Security officials implemented strict measures, including screening spectators at 23 locations and prohibiting bags, while NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch emphasized there will be "no tolerance for violence" amid the high-priority threat environment.
- Following the parade, Mayor Zohran Mamdani will present the team with the ceremonial Key to the City at City Hall, featuring a performance by Alicia Keys for 600 lottery winners from 347,000 applicants.
- Team owner James Dolan confirmed the Knicks accepted an invitation from President Donald Trump to visit the White House, marking the first NBA championship team visit during Trump's presidency.
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