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NYC honors Liberty with parade, Keys to the City after historic championship

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NBC New York presents coverage of the New York Liberty championship ticker-tape parade through the Canyon of Heroes on Oct. 24, 2024.

What to Know

  • The New York Liberty won their first-ever WNBA championship in thrilling fashion against the Minnesota Lynx
  • It was the first winner-takes-all overtime game in WNBA Finals history
  • NYC is celebrating the Liberty with a ticker-tape parade in the Canyon of Heroes Thursday, followed by a ceremony at City Hall

New York City is fêting the New York Liberty on Thursday with a ticker-tape parade in the Canyon of Heroes following their first-ever WNBA championship, an overtime conquest that made all sorts of history.

There have been more than 200 ticker-tape parades in the city. Today's extravaganza marks the city's third-ever ticker-tape celebration for a women's sports team.

The New York Liberty outlasted the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the 2024 WNBA Finals Sunday night, making it the franchise's first-ever title. Jonquel Jones took home Finals MVP honors.

Thousands flooded the streets of New York City to celebrate the New York Liberty's first WNBA title and ticker-tape parade. At a City Hall celebration, players reflected on the journey to the title and received the keys to the city from mayor Eric Adams. NBC New York's John Chandler and Pat Battle reports.

It was the first winner-takes-all overtime game in WNBA Finals history.

Follow along as the Liberty and New York City celebrate the unprecedented win.

October 24, 2024 1:13 pm

Liberty players reflect on achievement

October 24, 2024 12:14 pm

Breanna Stewart is having a blast

October 24, 2024 11:50 am

Sabrina Ionescu: ‘We're not done'

October 24, 2024 11:33 am

NY Liberty arrive for City Hall ceremony

October 24, 2024 11:01 am

Just a girl from the Bahamas?

October 24, 2024 10:51 am

Watch Chuck Schumer dance

October 24, 2024 10:44 am

Trophy time!

October 24, 2024 10:41 am

Diehard Liberty fan shows off logo tattoo

October 24, 2024 10:33 am

MVP! MVP!

October 24, 2024 10:24 am

The Liberty parade is underway!

October 24, 2024 10:07 am

But the governor said …

October 24, 2024 9:38 am

Crowds are amped up!

October 24, 2024 9:34 am

Almost go time!

October 24, 2024 8:31 am

MAP: Parade route for NY Liberty

October 24, 2024 8:15 am

Meet the mascot!

October 24, 2024 7:54 am

High fives all around

October 24, 2024 7:36 am

Victory parade for NY Liberty!

October 24, 2024 7:35 am

Street closures for Liberty parade

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