Timeline for upcoming Knicks championship parade

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The Knicks' victory parade is days away – here's a breakdown of what to expect the day of.

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Timeline:

New York City's first ticker-tape parade for the Knicks will be this Thursday, June 18.

  • 8 a.m. – This is the time Mayor Zohran Mamdani recommends spectators arrive at the route
  • 10 a.m. – The official start time of the parade
  • 10:30 a.m. – The parade should hit its halfway point along its route
  • 11 a.m. – The procession will arrive at City Hall Plaza
  • 11:30 a.m. – The mayor will host a championship celebration and Key to the City ceremony after the parade concludes
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Preparations for Knicks parade underway

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The Source: This article includes information provided by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration.

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