Knicks Fans Flood New York Streets For Championship Parade, Live Stream

The biggest party of the year is going down in Lower Manhattan -- the New York Knicks are having a parade down Broadway to celebrate their NBA Finals championship ... and we're covering it every step of the way!!

The fans were lined up for hours ... but that's nothing compared to the 53 years they had to wait to witness a Larry O'Brien trophy return to NYC. Officials said the area reached full capacity ... and that was hours before it was slated to start!!

The route goes through the Canyon of Heroes all the way to City Hall, where the champs are expected to receive keys to the city.

Not only are the players on foot giving fans a closer look at their trophies, we're sure they'll also hop on the mic at the ceremony to share their thoughts on the successful run ... and maybe drop some expletives in the process.

Alicia Keys and the Wu-Tang Clan are slated to make an appearance.

There is one hiccup so far -- City Hall put up some banners to honor the champions ... but accidentally gave Dillon Jones the number that was retired for Patrick Ewing.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is aboard one of the floats ... and hit a "Lean Back" dance with Karl-Anthony Towns!!!