Bagpipes, ticker-tape and a whole lot of joy as New Yorkers celebrate the Knicks

NPR | By Brian Mann

Published June 18, 2026 at 4:02 PM CDT

We take you to the big parade in New York City celebrating the New York Knicks, who won their first NBA championship in 53 years.

Brian Mann

Brian Mann is NPR's first national addiction correspondent. He also covers breaking news in the U.S. and around the world.