The New York Liberty clinched their first-ever WNBA championship after a thrilling 67-62 overtime victory against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the finals. Celebrating this historic win, New York City will honor the team with a ticker-tape parade on Thursday, starting at 10 a.m. along the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan, followed by a ceremony at City Hall. This marks the first professional basketball championship for a New York City team in 51 years since the Knicks last won in 1973. Mayor Eric Adams announced that several city buildings will be illuminated in the team's signature seafoam green to commemorate the victory. The Liberty's triumph is being celebrated as a milestone in women's sports, with heightened public interest and viewership contributing to a banner year for the WNBA. The parade will be the city's first for a local team since the 2012 Super Bowl win by the Giants.