Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 10, 2024, between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx. | | Photo by Kew Gardens 613 on Wikimedia Commons
NEW YORK—New York City will hold a ticker tape parade to celebrate the New York Liberty, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) champions.
In addition, City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lit up in seafoam on Monday night to celebrate the victory. The New York Liberty are an original franchise of the WNBA, and tonight’s win marked their first-ever WNBA Championship in 28 seasons. Mayor Eric Adams will release details on a ticker tape parade tomorrow, Monday, October 21.
“At a time when the rest of the country is finally acknowledging the endless talent in our WNBA, we are proud to have New York City bring home the trophy. To our WNBA champions, thank you for being a role model to our city, and showcasing the values of grit, determination, and hard work,” said Adams. “Now, we can’t wait to celebrate off the court and throw you the parade you deserve down the Canyon of Heroes!”
Led by a 17-point performance from 2024 WNBA Finals MVP Jonquel Jones, the Liberty secured its third win to clinch the title after defeating the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 tonight of the WNBA finals. The 2024 regular season was a record-breaking year for the New York Liberty, clinching the overall number 1 seed in the WNBA Playoffs for a second time in franchise history, tying a franchise-best finish of 32-8, and becoming the first team in WNBA history with back-to-back 30+ win seasons.
“This moment means everything — not only to the Liberty organization but to our fans and all of New York City,” said Keia Clarke, CEO of New York Liberty. “The Liberty have been chasing this dream since 1997 and after a strategic five-year turnaround, driven by ownership’s vision of rebuilding and regrowing this historic team, we are proud to get back to first and win this championship for New York.”
In addition to City Hall, the following city buildings will be lit up seafoam Monday night in honor of the Liberty:
Brooklyn Borough Hall: 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
The David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building: 1 Centre 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
–With Jay Domingo/PDM
