The hottest office perk in NYC today: a front-row view of the Knicks parade
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 celebrate the New York Knicks’ 2026 NBA Championship win. Steven Tweedie
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. Paul Squire/Business Insider
The Business Insider newsroom watches the New York Knicks parade. Steven Tweedie
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 ahead of the Knicks parade. Peter Gelling
Good luck pushing through this crowd on your way to work… Sydney Bradley
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:
Confetti floats in the wind as Knicks fans look on at the parade. Sydney Bradley
Employees line the windows. Steven Tweedie
Office workers watch the New York Knicks victory parade. Steven Tweedie
Office workers throw toilet paper out their windows as they watch the New York Knicks parade. Steven Tweedie
Is your office window capable of opening? Even better. Steven Tweedie
Office workers watching the New York Knicks parade. Steven Tweedie
Office workers throw confetti out of their windows as the Knicks parade goes past. Steven Tweedie