The New York Knicks will have their first ticker-tape parade on Thursday to celebrate their NBA championship win. This will be the team’s first parade, despite winning the championship in 1970 and 1973.

History of Ticker-Tape Parades

The tradition of ticker-tape parades in New York City began in the late 19th century. The first parade was held in 1886 to honor the dedication of the Statue of Liberty. The parades became city-organized in 1919 to welcome returning World War I soldiers.

The Knicks’ parade will start at 10 a.m. near Battery Park and end at City Hall. Current Mayor Zohran Mamdani has predicted that the parade might be the largest in New York City history.

Past Celebrations

In the past, the team was honored with receptions at the mayoral mansion and City Hall. However, there was no ticker-tape parade for their championship wins in 1970 and 1973.

The city’s most recent ticker-tape festivities honored the WNBA’s New York Liberty in 2024.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.