Scenes From a Morning Commute During the Knicks Parade
The Cut • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Knicks championship parade drew an estimated 4 to 5 million people, about half of the city's population, causing massive disruptions in Manhattan on Thursday morning.
- The author’s usual 24-minute commute from Fort Greene to the Financial District was severely delayed due to overcrowded subway stations and street closures near City Hall.
- Subway service was halted early at Canal Street because of the large crowds, forcing many to walk long distances through barricaded and congested streets.
- Despite the chaos and tight security measures, including bag restrictions and early cutoff times for parade access, many attendees maintained high spirits and enjoyed the festive atmosphere.
- After a two-hour ordeal and over 5,600 steps, the author finally reached their office, opting to watch the parade online rather than braving the crowds further.
