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NYC Parade Aftermath: 63 Arrests, Violence, Trash Scandal

6/21/2026

Summary

NYPD Reports Unrest

NYC ferry ran boats every 15 minutes from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. as about two million gathered at Bowling Green at 10:30 a.m. and marched to City Hall.
NYPD reported 63 arrests, four stabbings, one shooting and ten officers injured during post-parade unrest.
Sanitation opened an investigation after a woman dumped trash from a Knicks-themed can.
Knicks guard Jose Alvarado posted a “Day 7” Instagram photo confirming his eight-day drinking pledge.

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Brunson Praises NYC

Ali Brunson Instagrammed on June 20 that New York is the greatest city after the parade.
Her daughter Jordyn James Brunson, turning two in July, rode the float in Knicks-themed shoes.
At the City Hall rally, Brunson thanked owner Jim Dolan and the coaching and medical staff.
Celebrity fans on the route included Martha Stewart, Timothée Chalamet, Tracy Morgan, Mariska Hargitay and Ben Stiller.
Josh Hart posted his wife Shannon, dubbed “The Queen,” dancing on the float.

History

Historical Context

After the Knicks captured their first NBA title on May 8 1970, city celebrations sparked dozens of arrests—including 63 after Game 5—and prompted Mayor John Lindsay to limit official festivities. In June 2024, the team received its inaugural ticker-tape parade along the Canyon of Heroes, echoing the 1970 crowd-control challenges while showcasing the city’s enduring tradition of large-scale sports celebrations.

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NYPD Reports Unrest

NYC ferry ran boats every 15 minutes from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. as about two million gathered at Bowling Green at 10:30 a.m. and marched to City Hall.
NYPD reported 63 arrests, four stabbings, one shooting and ten officers injured during post-parade unrest.
Sanitation opened an investigation after a woman dumped trash from a Knicks-themed can.
Knicks guard Jose Alvarado posted a “Day 7” Instagram photo confirming his eight-day drinking pledge.

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