{"id":270767,"date":"2026-06-18T12:32:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T12:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/270767\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T12:32:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T12:32:17","slug":"local-fans-head-to-knicks-parade-heres-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/270767\/","title":{"rendered":"Local fans head to Knicks parade: Here\u2019s what to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) &#8211; Metro-North has added trains Thursday morning throughout Connecticut for Knicks fans heading to a ticker-tape parade in New York City.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The rail service said passengers need to give themselves extra time because crowds inside train stations are likely going to be massive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Alcohol is not allowed anywhere on the Metro-North system from 5 a.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Fans were expected to start boarding at Union Station in New Haven between 6:30 and 8 a.m. Union Station is decorated with banners congratulating Knicks fans.<\/p>\n<p>Viewing pens full<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The NYPD said all viewing pens are full and no one else will be allowed in the viewing area. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Once attendees enter the viewing pens, they will not be allowed to leave. Anyone who leaves will not be allowed reentry.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">KNICKS PARADE UPDATE:<\/p>\n<p>All viewing pens are full. No one else will be allowed in the viewing area. <\/p>\n<p>As a reminder, if you leave the viewing pens, you will not be allowed reentry.<\/p>\n<p>There are no trains stopping south of Canal St in Manhattan. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HDzR8l4Azb\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/HDzR8l4Azb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NYPDnews\/status\/2067570163659026727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">June 18, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">There are no trains stopping south of Canal Street in Manhattan.<\/p>\n<p>The parade<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The parade will celebrate the Knicks\u2019 first NBA championship title in five decades.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The festivities are expected to begin at 10 a.m. near Battery Park and travel about one mile north along Broadway through the Canyon of Heroes. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The parade will conclude at Broadway and Chambers Street, next to City Hall, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to present the team with keys to the city.<\/p>\n<p>What you can bring<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Officials are urging attendees to travel light to ensure smooth trips and quick security screenings near the parade route.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Items permitted at the celebration include Knicks gear and team apparel, fully charged cellphones, portable power banks, snacks in plastic bags and water in plastic bottles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Security personnel and transit officials are prohibiting several items.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Spectators may not bring alcohol, large backpacks, oversized luggage, coolers or glass containers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Folding chairs and strollers are also banned to prevent the obstruction of crowds, and weapons of any kind are prohibited.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Bags and umbrellas are not allowed.<\/p>\n<p>How to get there<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Because extensive street closures will make driving into Lower Manhattan difficult, officials highly discourage driving and recommend mass transit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Commuters traveling from Connecticut should take the Metro-North Railroad New Haven Line toward Grand Central Terminal. Passengers are advised to buy round-trip tickets in advance using the TrainTime app to avoid long lines at station kiosks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">From Grand Central Terminal, commuters can access the parade route via the New York City subway by using contactless payment or a MetroCard.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">To reach the start of the parade at Battery Park, riders can take the downtown 4 or 5 train to Bowling Green or Wall Street.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">To reach the end of the parade at City Hall, riders can take the downtown 4 or 5 train to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, or the downtown 6 train to Chambers Street.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Channel 3 News will have coverage throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Refresh page for updates.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 WFSB. 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