The City of Angels experienced widespread celebrations after the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a thrilling seven-match World Series title. Supporters across the globe joined Angelenos in jubilation, marking the first time in a quarter-century that a franchise has achieved consecutive championships.
Local celebrations featured a procession through the city center on the morning of the parade, a reserved-seating event at Dodger Stadium, and impromptu gatherings throughout the city.
Social media videos show countless of Los Angeles residents packing city center avenues, many carrying homemade signs and team flags. The team was seen riding high on a open-top bus through the masses, raising the championship trophy proudly.
“My focus is already about the third time we’re going to do this,” Shohei Ohtani remarked through an translator.
The parade route ended at Dodger Stadium, where the team walked out to the rapper’s “Not Like Us,” with the renowned DJ providing music and Ice Cube cruising a Pacific blue classic car around the stadium’s outfield.
Festivities began prior to the parade, with supporters setting off fireworks in the streets of the city center on the previous evening.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, named the MVP of the championship, spoke plainly about the victory.
“Losing is not an option,” he said. “I love the Dodgers. This city means everything to me.”
In contrast, the team owner was met with a cooler welcome at the rally. Recordings from the gathering appear to show him taking the stage to a mix of cheers and boos, with jeers punctuating his speech.
The championship served as a bright spot in what has been a trying year for the city. An estimated quarter-million people attended to the Dodgers’ victory parade last year, and according to team member Freddie Freeman, fans this year showed equal or greater support.
“It seems it’s almost double from last year,” he said. “The supporters are incredible. It’s so awesome to be a part of this.”
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