The Knicks parade brought out Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Mariska Hargitay, Zohran Mamdani, and more stars. New York City turned out in full force this week as the celebration rolled through Manhattan. From actors to lawmakers, the turnout showed how closely basketball is tied to the city’s identity.
Knicks parade attended by celebs like Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, and more
From actors to public figures, the New York Knicks parade drew a star-studded crowd who joined the festivities on the streets of Manhattan to celebrate the NBA team’s first championship title in 53 years.
Celebrities like Timothée Chalamet, Martha Stewart, Edie Falco, and more supported the New York Knicks throughout the entire postseason. On Thursday, June 18, they walked through lower Manhattan for the NBA champions’ ticker-tape celebration (via PEOPLE).
The New York Knicks parade kicked off in Battery Park City. Knicks stars Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Karl-Anthony Towns boarded buses to head up Broadway while fans cheered from the streets. It wrapped at City Hall, where Brunson, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and other speakers were set to address the crowd. The 34-year-old mayor joined fans at bars across the city to cheer for the Knicks during their championship push.
Meanwhile, lifestyle writer Martha Stewart made it to lower Manhattan. Other VIPs included Mariska Hargitay, who attended with her 18-year-old son. New York Knicks superfans Ben Stiller and Timothée Chalamet attended every Finals game, so they weren’t going to miss the parade.
Rapper Fat Joe appeared on his own parade vehicle, jamming to “Lean Back.” Mary J. Blige joined him on the float, along with Wu-Tang Clan and Jadakiss. Spike Lee, a Knicks season ticket holder since the ’80s, also showed up for the team’s first championship parade. Courtside mainstay Tracy Morgan was seen celebrating in a Knicks chain. The event closed with a live performance of “Empire State of Mind” by Alicia Keys, as fans and Karl-Anthony Towns sang along from the stage.
