The City of Angels experienced widespread festivities after the Los Angeles Dodgers won a thrilling seven-game World Series title. Supporters worldwide united with Angelenos in jubilation, marking the initial time in 25 years that a franchise has secured back-to-back championships.
Local events featured a downtown parade on the morning of the parade, a reserved-seating event at Dodger Stadium, and spontaneous parties throughout the city.
Online footage depict thousands of Angelenos flooding city center avenues, many carrying handmade banners and team flags. The team was seen riding high on a double-decker bus through the crowds, raising the Commissioner’s trophy high.
“My focus is already about the next championship we’re going to do this,” the star player remarked through an translator.
The procession path ended at Dodger Stadium, where the team walked out to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” with the renowned DJ spinning music and Ice Cube driving a Pacific blue vintage Cadillac around the field.
Celebrations began well before the parade, with Dodgers fans lighting fireworks in the roads of Downtown Los Angeles on the previous evening.
The World Series MVP, named the World Series’ Most Valuable Player, spoke directly about the victory.
“We refuse to lose,” he said. “I love the Dodgers. This city means everything to me.”
In contrast, the team owner was met with a less warm reception at the celebration. Video footage from the gathering appear to show Walter walking onstage to a mix of cheers and jeers, with jeers interrupting his address.
The championship acted as a bright spot in what has been a challenging year for the city. An estimated quarter-million people attended to the Dodgers’ victory parade last year, and according to Dodgers player Freddie Freeman, fans this year demonstrated equal or greater support.
“I feel like it’s nearly twice from last year,” he said. “The supporters are incredible. It’s truly amazing to be a involved in this.”
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