nix parade was taken out timothy chalamet, Ben Stiller, mariska hargitay, Zohran MamdaniMore stars. New York City came out in full force this week to celebrate in Manhattan. From actors to lawmakers, attendees showed how deeply basketball is tied to the city’s identity.
Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller and other celebs take part in Nicks parade
From actors to public figures, the New York Knicks parade attracted a star-studded crowd who joined in 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 supported the New York Knicks throughout the postseason. On Thursday, June 18, they walked through lower Manhattan for a ticker-tape celebration of the NBA champions (via People).
The New York Knicks parade begins at Battery Park City. Knicks stars Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns boarded buses headed to Broadway while fans cheered from the streets. It culminated at City Hall, where Brunson, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other speakers addressed the crowd. The 34-year-old Meyer joined fans at bars across the city to cheer on the Knicks during their championship push.
Meanwhile, lifestyle writer Martha Stewart gets the lowdown on 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 parade vehicle singing “Lean Back”. Mary J. Blige, along with Wu-Tang Clan and Jadakiss, joined them on the float. Spike Lee, a Knicks season ticket holder since the ’80s, also attended the team’s first championship parade. Courtside mainstay Tracy Morgan was seen celebrating the Knicks series. The event concluded with a live performance of “Empire State of Mind” by Alicia Keys, as fans and Karl-Anthony Towns sang along to the stage.
Originally reported by Sibani Gogoi Mandatory.