The streets of Midtown Manhattan transformed into a sea of blue and orange on Thursday as tens of thousands of jubilant New York Knicks fans packed sidewalks and blocked intersections to cheer on their team’s first NBA championship in over half a century. The long-awaited title, which ended one of the most famous droughts in North American professional sports, drew fans from every corner of the five boroughs and beyond, many of whom camped out overnight to claim prime viewing spots along the parade route.
Watch: ‘New York is alive again’ – Knicks parade through Manhattan after NBA win
