Mayor Mamdani announces Knicks parade date moments after team’s first title in 53 years

By New York Post (U.S.) | Created at 2026-06-14 04:36:13 | Updated at 2026-06-17 07:27:31 3 days ago

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 Images
The New York Knicks celebrate with the Larry O’Brien Championship trophy. AP Photo/Darren Abate
Mayor Mamdani said the Knicks victory parade would be on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Robert Miller for NY Post
Mamdani’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.

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