Alicia Keys, Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller (camera in hand), Spike Lee, the mayor and about 2 million other New Yorkers showed up in Lower Manhattan to celebrate Jalen Brunson and Co. and the Knicks’ first NBA Championship in 53 years today in a parade that stretched from the Battery to City Hall. Once there, an exuberant Keyes rolled through Empire State of Mind.
Scroll through the gallery below to see images of them all.
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks celebrates with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Fans cheer during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Timothée Chalamet looks on during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Fans look on during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates on a float with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Fans cheer during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Alicia Keys performs during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Jose Alvarado of the New York Knicks greets fans during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Rama Duwaji and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani look on during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: A fan watches from the top of a tree during the New York Knicks Championship ticker-tape parade on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks celebrate during the Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Director Spike Lee looks on during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: People cheer from office windows during the New York Knicks Championship ticker-tape parade on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks celebrate during the Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Actor Tracy Morgan looks on during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks celebrates on a float during the New York Knicks ticker-tape parade on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks celebrate during the Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Fans look on before the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Timothée Chalamet looks on during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Fat Joe (L) reacts during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Stephon Marbury celebrates during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally for winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Zohran Mamdani, New York City Mayor and OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks are seen on a float during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: A young girl watches from a window during the New York Knicks Championship ticker-tape parade on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks celebrate during the Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Khalil Seifullah has his face painted by his mother Annie before the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Former Knicks player Walt Frazier attends the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally, which celebrated the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026, in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrate with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy and the Bob Cousy Trophy during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: People cheer from a balcony during the New York Knicks Championship ticker-tape parade on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks celebrate during the Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: A fan looks on during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Alicia Keys performs during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Fans pose for a picture during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Fans arrive ahead of the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Fans poses with posters of Jose Alvarado #5, Josh Hart #3 and Og Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks ahead of the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Fans arrive prior to the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks holds up a sign saying “Thank You Fans” during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Owner James Dolan looks on during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks receives the Keys of the City from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Rama Duwaji looks on during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Former Knicks player Stephon Marbury celebrates during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Singer Mary J. Blige, Rapper Havoc, and Rapper Fat Joe ride on a float during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Actor Ben Stiller makes a video as he rides a float during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Jalen Brunson #11 celebrates with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy
as Jordyn and wife Ali look on from the float during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Former Knicks player Walt “Clyde” Frazier waves as fans cheer during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks celebrates with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Fans cheer during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Alicia Keys performs during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks celebrates with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Owner James Dolan looks on during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks rides in the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Jose Alvarado of the New York Knicks greets fans during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Timothée Chalamet looks on during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Jose Alvarado #5 of the New York Knicks greets fans during the New York Knicks Championship ticker-tape parade on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks celebrate during the Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Championship Parade & Ceremony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Alicia Keys performs during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)