The Knicks Are Champions
For the first time since 1973, the New York Knicks are NBA Champions. After more than five decades of waiting, Madison Square Garden, the Canyon of Heroes, and every block of every borough belong to the team again. The Knicks closed out the San Antonio Spurs in the Finals, and Jalen Brunson — the franchise's heart for three straight playoff runs — was named Finals MVP. Tom Thibodeau's group did it the New York way: defense, physicality, and a fan base that turned every home game into a closing argument.
Now the city celebrates. The mayor's office has confirmed a championship parade through Lower Manhattan, followed by a City Hall ceremony. The Knicks join the lineage of New York champions — the Yankees, Mets, Rangers, Giants, Liberty, NYCFC — whose names are written into the bronze plaques of the Canyon of Heroes. This guide collects what we know so far, how to plan your day, and how to think about the broader culture moment for Knicks fans.
Knicks Parade Details
Schedule note: Additional route and timing details may be updated as official announcements are released by the City of New York and the Mayor's office. Confirm details before heading out.
- Morning
Fans line the Canyon of Heroes along Broadway in Lower Manhattan.
- Midday
Parade floats roll from the area around The Battery north up Broadway.
- Early afternoon
City Hall ceremony: Keys to the City presented to players and coaching staff.
- Afternoon / evening
Citywide celebrations across all five boroughs.
Parade Route
Current reporting expects the parade to follow the traditional Canyon of Heroes ticker-tape route — north up Broadway from the area around The Battery in Lower Manhattan toward City Hall, where the post-parade ceremony will take place. That stretch of Broadway has hosted every major New York championship celebration in modern history.
The exact start time, staging areas, and any cross-street closures will be released by the NYPD and the Mayor's office in the days leading up to June 18. Expect heavy crowds, MTA-recommended transit-first travel, and street closures across Lower Manhattan. Sidewalks fill early — the best vantage points along Broadway are typically claimed by mid-morning.
Interactive map will be added when the official NYPD route is released.
Source: traditional Canyon of Heroes ticker-tape parade route. Pending final confirmation from the City of New York.
Celebrating New York Style
A Knicks championship is not just a Madison Square Garden moment — it belongs to every borough. Each part of the city has its own way of celebrating, and the parade is only the start.
Knicks Culture
Madison Square Garden is the spiritual home of the team. Expect spontaneous gatherings outside MSG, Penn Plaza, and Herald Square in the days before and after the parade — chants, jerseys, and street vendors selling championship gear on every corner.
Queens Fans
From Astoria to Jamaica, Queens treats Knicks fandom as a generational identity. Expect block parties, family barbecues, and Knicks blue and orange across every neighborhood that the 7 train touches. Good Grades is based in Queens, and we will be celebrating with our community.
Brooklyn Fans
Brooklyn has always had a vocal Knicks contingent, even with another team across the East River. Bars in Park Slope, Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy, and Williamsburg will be packed. Expect culture-driven celebrations that lean into the borough's music, fashion, and food scenes.
Bronx Fans
The borough that gave the world hip-hop knows how to celebrate. Expect Knicks pride from Yankee Stadium all the way up to Pelham Parkway, with neighborhood gatherings and a strong showing along the Grand Concourse.
Manhattan Fans
Manhattan is parade central. Beyond the official Canyon of Heroes route, expect celebrations spilling across Midtown, the Village, Harlem, and Washington Heights. Restaurants and bars will run Knicks specials all week — keep an eye on the Mayor's office and the team's official channels for sanctioned watch events.
Knicks, Cannabis & New York Culture
This Knicks championship hits at a unique moment in New York culture: the city has a legal adult-use cannabis market, and two former Knicks are inside it as brand founders. Carmelo Anthony launched STAYME7O, a premium flower and pre-roll brand named after his number 7. Iman Shumpert — the 2016 NBA champion and Knicks fan favorite — co-launched TSA APPROVED, a pre-roll and lifestyle brand that mixes cannabis with his work in music and fashion.
These are not just merchandise plays. Both brands sit on licensed New York shelves and represent a new chapter in how former Knicks show up in the city long after they take off the jersey. For the full backstory, read our companion piece on former Knicks stars Carmelo Anthony and Iman Shumpert building cannabis brands, and our broader guide to athletes who own cannabis brands.
Products New Yorkers Are Exploring During Championship Weekend
The parade itself is a sober, family-friendly civic celebration — public consumption is not encouraged and is regulated by New York City and State law. For adults 21+ who want to relax at home before or after the festivities, here is what New Yorkers are exploring on the licensed adult-use market this week. Browse the live menu for current inventory, prices, and lab results.
Top-shelf and value-tier flower from New York licensed cultivators.
Browse the live menu →Single pre-rolls and multipacks — including athlete-led brands.
Browse the live menu →Carts, AIOs, and live resin from lab-tested New York brands.
Browse the live menu →Adults 21+ only. Cannabis affects everyone differently — start low, go slow. Do not consume cannabis in public spaces, do not drive after consuming, and follow all New York State and New York City regulations. Public consumption at the parade is not encouraged.