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Go New York, Go New York, Go! After a 53-year wait, we join basketball fans the world over in congratulating the 2025-2026 NBA Champion New York Knicks.
The New York Knicks Championship Parade starts at 10AM on Thursday, June 18, proceeding up Broadway’s fabled “Canyon of Heroes” from Bowling Green to City Hall.
Viewing along the route is free and open to everyone, no ticket required. Get there early, as crowds will form quickly.
Additional street closures and security measures will be announced closer to the parade. Continue to check the official website for the most up-to-date information.
Here’s what you need to know here in Battery Park City:
TICKER-TAPE PARADE KICKOFF – Approximately 12 parade floats will be set up on South End Ave at about 6AM on Thursday morning. The floats will Battery Park City at Liberty St from West Street.
TRANSPORTATION – Starting at 7PM on Wednesday, June 17, parking will not be allowed south of Canal. Cars will be towed if they are not removed. – Starting at 7AM on Thursday, June 18, south of Canal Street will be shut down to vehicular traffic from the Hudson River to the East River. The FDR and West Side Highway will remain open. – Traffic coming off the Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan will only be able to go northbound on the FDR. Pedestrians will be able to use the walkway. – Staten Island Ferry service will run every 15 minutes between 7AM and 9AM and between 1PM and 4PM to accommodate Staten Islanders attending the parade.
BPC PARKING RESTRICTIONS – B/S of Liberty between West Street and South End Avenue – B/S of South End Avenue between Liberty Street and Thames Street – B/S of Albany Street between West Street and Esplanade – B/S of Rector Place between West Street and Esplanade – B/S of Thames Street between West Street and South End Avenue – B/S of Battery Place between Little West Street and West Thames Street – B/S of Little West Street between 3rd Place and Battery Place – B/S of 3rd Place between Little West Street and Esplanade – B/S of 2nd Place between Little West Street and Esplanade – B/S of 1st Place between Little West Street and Battery Place – B/S of Battery Place between Little West Street and Broadway – B/S of North End Avenue between Chambers Street and Vesey Street – B/S of Vesey Street between North End Avenue and West Street
FACILITY CLOSURES – The West Thames / Robert R. Douglass pedestrian bride will be closed beginning 7:30AM on Thursday, and will reopen after the parade.
– Wagner Park is closed for the duration of the parade and reopen thereafter.
PUBLIC TRANSIT – Starting at 4:30AM Thursday, the following subway stations will be closed. They will reopen following the parade and ceremony at City Hall.
Wall Street (4, 5) City Hall (R, W)
– The following stations will be open:
Bowling Green (4, 5) Fulton (4, 5, J, Z, 2, 3) Brooklyn Bridge (4, 5, 6) Chambers St (J, Z) Park Place (2, 3)
PARADE SCREEENING – All attendees will be screened – Pens will open at 6AM – No bags allowed – Other prohibited items:
Glass or metal water bottles (NOTE: plastic water bottles will be allowed) Bats/batons Bicycles or scooters Chairs Coolers Drones Backpacks Pets Strollers Umbrellas Weapons
– Individuals who work in office buildings along routes will be allowed entry into those buildings with proper building identification. – Individuals who live in the area will be able to access their residences with proper identification.
PARADE ROUTE MAP (Click here for map) The parade will start near Bowling Green in Lower Manhattan and travel North along Broadway to City Hall.
