### New York Liberty Clinch First WNBA Championship, City to Celebrate with Ticker-Tape Parade

In a historic moment for New York City, the New York Liberty secured their first WNBA championship after almost three decades since the team's inception. The Liberty's nail-biting victory over the Minnesota Lynx at Barclays Center saw them winning 67-62 in an intense overtime game on Sunday night. This triumph has ignited celebrations across the city, culminating in a ticker-tape parade planned for Thursday.

New York City's celebration will commence at 10 a.m. at Manhattan’s Battery Park. The parade will then proceed through the "Canyon of Heroes" on Broadway in the Financial District before concluding with a ceremony at City Hall. Mayor Eric Adams expressed his pride and enthusiasm, vowing that the city would honor the team fittingly. "You made us proud, and we're going to make you proud," Adams said in a video message.

In addition to the parade, municipal buildings throughout New York will be illuminated in seafoam green, the Liberty’s team color, to honor the victory. The celebratory lights will adorn iconic buildings such as City Hall and Brooklyn Borough Hall starting Monday night.

The Liberty’s journey to the championship title has been impressive, attracting both local fans and celebrities like Fran Lebowitz, Jason Sudeikis, and Steph Curry, seen courtside at various games. This popularity boost helped the Liberty achieve the second-highest game attendance in the WNBA this season.

The remarkable season capped off years of dedicated investment and strategic improvements since Joseph Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai acquired the team in 2019. Their efforts, including moving the team to the Barclays Center and signing top-tier players Jonquel Jones, Courtney Vandersloot, and Breanna Stewart, have unquestionably paid off.

For fans eager to stay updated on celebration details, the Liberty encouraged signing up for alerts online or texting "LIBERTY" to a dedicated number provided by Mayor Adams. More updates on the celebrations are expected to be shared by the team early this week.

This championship victory marks a significant milestone for the New York Liberty and its fans, symbolizing dedication, community spirit, and the power of perseverance.