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NY Knicks parade drew millions of fans and numerous celebrities to celebrate NBA title

WAER | By Evan Fay

Published June 19, 2026 at 1:41 PM EDT

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A crowd of people at the New York Knicks victory parade, one with a poster of a player.

After 53 years, five boroughs and five games, New York finally exhaled with a ticker-tape parade to celebrate the Knicks' NBA Championship.

More than 2 million fans took to the streets in Manhattan with blue and orange confetti raining down.

Several New York Knicks players riding floats during the teams NBA championship parade — Knicks players Jordan Clarkson (L) and Mitchell Robinson soaked in the adulation from the huge crowd that turned out for the victory celebration.

Players and coaches rode in floats down the Canyon of Heroes, Broadway's famous stretch of skyscrapers, framing the event.

Team star Jalen Brunson chided fans who didn't believe in the team. Owner James Dolan promised the crowd they would make every effort to repeat as champions. Player Jose Alvarado, who grew up in projects in New York City, energized the crowd as a hometown hero.

Former Knicks player Walt Frazier riding in a car as part of the team's championship parade — Former Knicks players, including Walt 'Clyde' Frazier, (on team 1967-77) joined in the celebration of the team's first title in 53 years. Frazier was part of the last two championships in 1970 & 1973.

The crowd included past players and Knicks' legends, such as Patrick Ewing and Walt 'Clyde' Frazier along with Ben Stiller, Martha Stewart, Alicia Keys and longtime Knicks fan Spike Lee.