The City of Angels witnessed citywide celebrations after the Dodgers clinched a nail-biting seven-match World Series title. Supporters worldwide joined Angelenos in celebration, marking the first time in a quarter-century that a franchise has secured back-to-back championships.
Los Angeles area events included a procession through the city center on Monday morning, a ticketed rally at Dodger Stadium, and impromptu gatherings across the city.
Online footage show thousands of Angelenos packing city center avenues, many displaying homemade signs and Dodger flags. The squad was seen riding high on a double-decker bus through the masses, raising the championship trophy high.
“My focus is already about the third time we’re going to achieve this,” Shohei Ohtani remarked through an translator.
The parade route concluded at Dodger Stadium, where the team emerged to the rapper’s “Not Like Us,” with DJ Mustard spinning music and the artist cruising a Pacific blue vintage Cadillac around the stadium’s outfield.
Celebrations began prior to the procession, with supporters setting off flares in the streets of the city center on Sunday night.
The World Series MVP, named the World Series’ Most Valuable Player, commented plainly about the victory.
“We refuse to lose,” he said. “I adore this team. This city means everything to me.”
In contrast, the team owner received a cooler welcome at the rally. Recordings from the gathering appear to show Walter taking the stage to a mix of applause and boos, with jeers interrupting his address.
The championship served as a positive moment in what has been a challenging year for Los Angeles. An approximate quarter-million people attended to the championship parade last year, and according to Dodgers player one athlete, fans this year demonstrated equal or greater enthusiasm.
“It seems it’s almost double from last year,” he remarked. “These fans are crazy. It’s truly amazing to be a part of this.”
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