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

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…

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.

Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Finals with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy.
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 basketball team celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy.
The New York Knicks celebrate with the Larry O’Brien Championship trophy. AP Photo/Darren Abate
NYC Mayor Mamdani speaking at a Puerto Rican Heritage event.
Mayor Mamdani said the Knicks victory parade would be on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Robert Miller for NY Post
Screenshot of a tweet from NYC Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announcing a parade on Thursday in Manhattan.
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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