On Thursday, for the first time in 53 years, the city of New York will celebrate its championship-winning Knicks and shower them in ticker tape as they parade down the “Canyon of Heroes.”For New Yorkers, or anyone braving the trip into the city, it’s a chance to show appreciation to the newest throngs of heroes who made the Big Apple a title town once again.Whether it’s Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, star center Karl-Anthony Towns or OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, Jose Alvarado and more, the newest throngs of heroes will be anointed.Here’s all the information you need to know, whether you’re planning to attend in person or watch from home.When does it start?The Parade will begin at 10 a.m. ET, with city officials strongly urging attendees to arrive at least two hours early to not only get through the extensive security screening process but also to secure a viewing spot.What’s the route?The Parade route will follow the traditional route of other New York champions. The Knicks will start near Battery Park and Bowling Green in Lower Manhattan and travel North along Broadway, ending at City Hall. At the City Hall ceremony set for 2 p.m., Mayor Zohran Mamdani will present keys to the city to the members of the Knicks.This is a ticketed event, though Mamdani announced that his office held a public ticket lottery to allow 600 fans to attend the ceremony in person.There will be several access points to the parade route as provided by the NYC Mayor’s website: