New York City is holding its first ticker tape parade to celebrate a local sports team in 12 years.
Downtown Manhattan is currently vibrant with seafoam green as the city honors the New York Liberty with a ticker-tape parade celebrating their historic WNBA championship victory. Here are the key details about this momentous event:
- Event Overview: The parade marks the New York Liberty’s first-ever WNBA championship, achieved in a thrilling overtime victory against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the finals. This game was notable for being the first winner-takes-all overtime match in WNBA Finals history, with Jonquel Jones earning Finals MVP honors[5][6].
- Parade Route and Timing: The parade commenced at 10 a.m. from Battery Park and is making its way north along Broadway through the iconic Canyon of Heroes, concluding at City Hall around noon. Following the parade, there will be a celebration at City Hall, and later a fan event at the Barclays Center at 7 p.m.[4][6][8].
- Historical Significance: This event is particularly significant as it is only the third ticker-tape parade held for a women’s sports team in New York City history. The Canyon of Heroes has been the site of over 200 such parades, honoring various figures from athletes to military heroes[4][5][6].
- Viewing Information: Fans are encouraged to attend the parade along Broadway, with specific viewing spots designated on both sides of the street. The event is free to watch, although tickets were required for the City Hall and Barclays Center celebrations, which have sold out[4][6][8].
- Traffic and Transit Updates: Due to the parade, several streets in Lower Manhattan are closed, and public transit services have been adjusted. Attendees are advised to use mass transit options to navigate around the area[4][6].
This celebration not only highlights the Liberty’s achievement but also showcases New York City’s rich tradition of honoring its champions through grand public festivities.
Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoGXP5PzeHQ
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afqj9-Kz-0Q
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WP7BAE_FpR4
[4] https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/ny-liberty-parade-2024/
[5] https://www.nbcnewyork.com/new-york-city/ny-liberty-parade-live-updates-nyc-ticker-tape/5908738/
[6] https://abc7ny.com/post/ny-liberty-parade-champions-2024-nyc-wnba-canyon-of-heroes-live/15458727/
[7] https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/heres-what-to-know-about-the-route-of-the-new-york-liberty-championship-parade/5918871/
[8] https://www.fox5ny.com/news/nyc-ny-liberty-parade-2024-tickets-route-ticker-tape-canyon-of-heroes