The hottest office perk in NYC today: a front-row view of the Knicks parade

A view of the New York Knicks parade from 1 Liberty Plaza.<p class="copyright">Steven Tweedie</p>

A view of the New York Knicks parade from 1 Liberty Plaza.

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Photos show New York office workers hanging out of windows to watch the Knicks celebrate their 2026 NBA Championship win.

  • Some lucky New York office workers scored a prime view of the New York Knicks parade on Thursday.
  • Photos show office workers hanging out of windows to watch the Knicks celebrate their 2026 NBA Championship.
  • The massive crowds snarled early morning commutes for New Yorkers working in the financial district.

New York office workers faced a dilemma on Thursday: Go to work or the historic Knicks parade. Why not both?

While crowds swarmed into lower Manhattan for a chance to watch the New York Knicks NBA Championship parade, some workers were able to enjoy the action from the comfort of their office.

The parade's route made working out of a building overlooking Broadway in the financial district the hottest office perk on Thursday.

Office workers watch the New York Knicks parade on June 18, 2026.

Office workers celebrate the New York Knicks' 2026 NBA Championship win.

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And while some New York office building windows don't open, many on older buildings do — offering a chance to toss confetti or hear the full volume of the crowd's chants.

Employees quickly took advantage of the coveted elevated viewing angle, with some hanging out of their building's windows.

Workers at the Business Insider office look out the window at the parade route

Workers at the Business Insider office look out the window at the parade route.

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The Business Insider newsroom watches the New York Knicks parade

The Business Insider newsroom watches the New York Knicks parade.

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Business Insider was able to join in the excitement. Our reporters and editors stood on furniture along the windows in our New York newsroom.

The only catch for office workers: You had to first get to your building, which meant navigating jam-packed subways and closed-off streets.

A photo of the crowded Fulton Center subway stop on Thursday, June 18, 2026, ahead of the Knicks parade.

A photo of the crowded Fulton Center subway stop ahead of the Knicks parade.

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A view of the crowd during the New York Knicks parade

Good luck pushing through this crowd on your way to work...

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It's been 53 years since the New York Knicks last won an NBA Championship. The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the Finals.

Here are more photos from the revelry:

New York Knicks fans watching the parade

Confetti floats in the wind as Knicks fans look on at the parade.

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Office workers watch the Knicks victory parade

Employees line the windows.

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The New York Knicks victory parade

Office workers watch the New York Knicks victory parade.

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The New York Knicks parade saw office workers watching the action from their buildings

Office workers throw toilet paper out their windows as they watch the New York Knicks parade.

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Office workers lean out of their building windows to watch the Knicks parade.

Is your office window capable of opening? Even better.

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Office workers watching the New York Knicks parade.

Office workers watching the New York Knicks parade.

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Office workers throw confetti out of their windows as the Knicks parade goes past.

Office workers throw confetti out of their windows as the Knicks parade goes past.

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