The Big Apple is ready for a big celebration.
The New York Knicks won their first NBA Finals in 53 years when they beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on Saturday, June 13.
It is their first time hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy since 1973 and the city is preparing for a party fitting of the occasion. MVP Jalen Brunson and his teammates will celebrate with the city at the Knicks’ championship parade on Thursday, June 18.
NYPD will be deploying a record 10,000 police officers to make sure everything runs smoothly. The 1996 World Series celebration for the New York Yankees brought out an estimated 3.5 million fans and officials think this one could compete with that, calling it “historic.”
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Here’s what you need to know for the Knicks’ championship parade:
How to watch the Knicks’ championship parade?
Mayor Zohran Mamdani made sure fans are prepared to enjoy the Knicks’ parade whether they can attend the festivities or not. “We’re bringing the Knicks Championship Parade to the people – no matter where you are,” he posted on social media.
When is the Knicks’ championship parade?
Where is the Knicks’ championship parade?
The Knicks’ championship parade will run down Manhattan’s “Canyon of Heroes,” starting near Bowling Green in Lower Manhattan and traveling north to City Hall.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to watch New York Knicks championship parade
