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New York Liberty gets ticker tape parade in NYC – NBC New York
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New York Liberty gets ticker tape parade in NYC – NBC New York

The New York Liberty will be celebrated with a ticker-tape parade at the Canyon of Heroes in New York City after winning their first-ever WNBA championship, Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday evening.

Details about the parade date, timing and route are expected to be released Monday.

“From the beginning of the season until the very last game, the New York Liberty were focused on a single goal: winning. Tonight they achieved a historic victory and made our great city proud by becoming champions, the first in franchise history,” Adams said in a statement. “At a time when the rest of the country is finally recognizing the endless talent in our WNBA, we are proud to have New York City take home the trophy. To our WNBA Champions: Thank you for being a role model for our city and for exemplifying the values ​​of perseverance, determination and hard work. Now we can’t wait to celebrate off the field and give you the parade you deserve through the Canyon of Heroes!

In addition, five city buildings will be illuminated in sea foam on Monday evening in honor of Freedom.

The NYC buildings that will be illuminated in sea foam Monday night are:

  • New York City Hall: City Hall Park, New York, NY 10007
  • Brooklyn Borough Hall: 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
  • The David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building: 1 Center Street, New York, NY 10007
  • Queens Borough Hall: 120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
  • Staten Island Borough Hall: 10 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301