What to know for Knicks' ticker-tape parade, which could be largest ever for NYC

Key Points:

• New York City will host the Knicks' first-ever ticker-tape parade on Thursday along Lower Manhattan’s “Canyon of Heroes,” celebrating the team's recent success and marking a return to the traditional parade format discontinued in the 1970s.
• The parade will start at 10 a.m. from Battery Park, proceeding north along Broadway to City Hall Plaza, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani will present the Knicks with keys to the city; an estimated large crowd is expected.
• Given street closures in the Financial District, the public is advised to use nearby subway lines and the Staten Island Ferry for access, and to arrive early to secure a good viewing spot.
• Security details will be announced soon, but fans are encouraged to avoid bringing large bags, coolers, chairs, or alcohol, and to wear comfortable shoes, bring sunscreen, and stay hydrated.
• The weather forecast predicts mostly cloudy skies with mid-80s temperatures and a 50% chance of morning showers; the parade coincides with regents exams, so schools will remain open.