The New York Liberty have won its first-ever WNBA Championship, and the city is celebrating in style with a historic parade through the Canyon of Heroes. The NY Liberty Parade, following their triumphant victory over the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals, will be the first time a New York City women’s sports team will have this iconic parade.
Liberty Finals: How they won the 2024 WNBA Title
The Liberty clinched the WNBA Finals after an intense five-game series against the Lynx. This pivotal Game 5 featured outstanding performances from stars such as Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones, who ended up being named the Finals MVP.
The win capped off a remarkable season as the New York Liberty solidified themselves as champions and role models in women’s sports.
The New York Liberty Parade route
The NY Liberty Parade will occur on Thursday, October 24, and fans can join the team for a ticker-tape parade down the Canyon of Heroes. The parade is open and free for all fans. However, those who wish to attend the Championship Ceremony at City Hall and the Fan Fest at the Barclays Center must purchase tickets.
- 🎉 The NY Liberty Parade will begin at 10 am at Battery Park
- 🎉 It will proceed north along Broadway through the Canyon of Heroes to City Hall.
- 🎉 This will be followed at noon by a ceremony at City Hall in honor of the Liberty.
- 🎉 The NY Liberty will also celebrate with fans at Barclays Center in Brooklyn at 7 pm.
What time is the NY Liberty parade?
The New York Liberty Parade of Champions kicks off at 10 am in Battery Park.
Street closures happening in NYC during the parade
- Broadway between Reade Street and Battery Place will be closed to southbound vehicle traffic
- State Street Between Battery Place and Bridge Street
- Battery Place between West Thames Street and Broadway
- 3rd Place between Battery Place and Little West Street
- 2nd Place between Battery Place and Little West Street
- Little West Street between Morris Street and Battery Place
- West Street between Morris Street and Battery Place
- Morris Street between West Street and Washington Street
Subway and bus detours in NYC during the parade
- Buses will be detoured during the parade above Worth Street and Broadway
- The subway stations around City Hall will have exits closed. This includes the R,W trains on the east side of Broadway and the 4,5,6 trains at Park Row Plaza
- The Downtown Connection bus service will be suspended for the entire day on Thursday, October 24. Normal service will resume on Friday, October 25
How to stream the New York Liberty Parade online
New York Liberty fans will be able to stream the parade live online via FOX 5.
What else will be happening in NYC in celebration of the WNBA championship?
In addition to the parade, several iconic New York buildings will also be lit in seafoam green, the Liberty’s signature color, on the night of the parade. The NYC buildings illuminated are:
- đź“Ť New York City Hall: City Hall Park, New York, NY 10007
- đź“Ť Brooklyn Borough Hall: 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- đź“Ť The David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building: 1 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007
- đź“Ť Queens Borough Hall: 120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
- đź“Ť Staten Island Borough Hall: 10 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
New York Liberty Parade, the first-ever female sports parade in NYC
The Liberty’s win and subsequent parade not only celebrate their championship. Also, it marks a turning point for women’s sports in New York. The team’s rise to success has coincided with growing interest in the WNBA.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the sport, the New York Liberty Parade is an opportunity to show your support for NYC’s latest champions.