Live Blog of the 2026 New York Knicks Championship Parade

An unforgettable day in New York City is in the books.

Jalen Brunson is a man of the people.

As the events of a memorable day in New York City wind down, some of the Knicks look like they're just getting started.

The Knicks have made it to City Hall, and the team is addressing the crowd.

Team owner James Dolan thanked the fans and hinted at a brighter future.

Mike Brown, who was given a key to the city by the mayor, took the mic to say this is for all of New York and sign a little more Baja Men.

And Brunson, after pleading with his coach to give up that song, talked about proving the doubters wrong.

It's an emotional scene for a team, fanbase and city that has been waiting for this for over half a century.

This is unforgivable from a New Yorker. Kolek played in 62 games this season!

Josh Hart is one of the best glue guys in the NBA. And after this season, he may be the ultimate example of one from New York Knicks history.

Always willing to take on whatever unglamorous tasks his Knicks needed, Hart averaged 7.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.4 steals in the Finals and was plus-38 in five games.

Fresh off winning Finals MVP and averaging 32.6 points, 4.6 assists and 2.0 steals against the San Antonio Spurs, Jalen Brunson brought the trophy to the people of New York.

Even in perhaps the most famous city in the world, this is a day that will go down in history.

Bless these fearless delivery people. Sometimes, you just need a spicy chicken sandwich.

New York native Jose Alvarado is firing up the crowd after giving the Knicks some crucial minutes in the Finals.

As the parade rolls on, here are more scenes from a jubilant day in New York.

Fans, young and old were moved by the events of this postseason.

Josh Hart, one of the emotional centers of this team, couldn't help but hit the ground with the fans.

The joy is almost flowing through the screen.

Few things have united New York quite like this Knicks championship. People from all walks of life have showed up to celebrate. The players, past and present, celebrities and even politicians are taking it all in.

There is so much history to be found within this organization, and it's fun to see it all together in one place.

From the departure of Patrick Ewing till the arrival of Jalen Brunson, there weren't a lot of great seasons or memories for the Knicks, but Carmelo Anthony did give the fans a brief glimmer of hope in the 2010s.

New York honoring him and so many others who worked their way into the history of the organization is adding a lot to the parade.

The parade is well underway now, and several legends and current stars are being showered with well-deserved praise.

If there were second- and third-place trophies for Finals MVP, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns certainly would've secured them. They're here and taking in the scene.

Mitchell Robinson, who secured maybe the biggest offensive rebound in franchise history during the Finals is enjoying the parade from his own truck.

Native New Yorker Jose Alvarado, whose energy was crucial in the last few games of the Finals is feeling the music.

Mike Brown is blessing the fans with T-shirts.

The ticker tape is flowing.

The legends are getting to enjoy all of this too.

Even Knicks documentarian Ben Stiller is on a float.

This will be a day and year that New York won't soon forget.

It's a near inevitability of NBA championship parades. And in this case, it feels appropriate that it's Jalen Brunson who has ditched the float for the opportunity to actually be on the ground and among the fans.

Walt Frazier is an indelible part of this organization. He won two championships in 1970 and 1973. Then, he cheerfully suffered through one of the darkest periods in Knicks history post-Patrick Ewing, called 100s of games and now gets to celebrate this magical run in a parade.

The start of the parade was delayed a bit, but the floats are starting to roll now. And they're going to be surrounded by what could be a record-setting crowd.

It's starting to look like Mitchell Robinson is actually going to drive himself through the parade. And with a truck like his (scroll down to see the exterior), it's hard to blame him!

There's no question this Knicks championship was a full organizational effort.

The players are rightfully and understandably getting the bulk of the credit, but the hire of Mike Brown was crucial. His offense was more varied than previous versions. He empowered his reserves. And his demeanor, as seen here, seems easy to be around.

And the credit doesn't even stop there. Brown's shirt references an inspiring pre-playoff speech from owner James Dolan, who fired up his team and asked it to lock in for just 10 weeks to become legends.

The players did exactly that, and they were rewarded with legendary status.

This isn't entirely about the parade, but Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart's experience with the New York Yankees on Wednesday was just another reminder of what these players and this team will mean to the city.

Everyone on that roster is stamped as a New York legend now.

Whatever emotional support Sonny brought Mikal Bridges throughout this playoff run was worth it. He's earned his time at the parade!

We're just minutes away from the start of the parade now.

The heroes have arrived, and the buses will be rolling soon.

Mitchell Robinson's truck looks like it could headline the parade on Thursday.

A ride befitting the big man who secured the biggest offensive rebound of the NBA Finals.

After the Knicks make their way through the streets of New York and tens of thousands of fans, the party will continue at City Hall.

Over two hours before the parade started, the NYPD announced that the streets had reached capacity.

The biggest city in America was dying for this title.

Several hours before the parade even started, throngs of people were ready to take the streets of New York to celebrate the first Knicks championship in 53 years.

This could be the championship parade to top all championship parades!