New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared that there would be a parade Thursday to celebrate the Knicks championship victory.
“Parade. Thursday. Manhattan,” Mamdani posted on X.
The New York Knicks hold their NBA Finals trophy after beating the Spurs in Game 5 on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Getty ImagesThe New York Knicks celebrate with the Larry O’Brien Championship trophy. AP Photo/Darren AbateMayor Mamdani said the Knicks victory parade would be on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Robert Miller for NY PostMamdani’s tweet about the victory parade. X/@NYCMayor
The Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years when they triumphed over the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 Saturday.
