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The City of Angels experienced citywide festivities after the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a thrilling seven-game World Series championship. Supporters worldwide joined Angelenos in celebration, marking the first time in 25 years that a team has achieved back-to-back championships.

Celebration Parade Attracts Massive Crowds

Los Angeles area events featured a downtown parade on Monday morning, a reserved-seating event at Dodger Stadium, and spontaneous parties across the city.

Online footage show thousands of Los Angeles residents packing downtown streets, many displaying handmade banners and Dodger flags. The team was seen traveling proudly on a open-top bus through the crowds, hoisting the Commissioner’s trophy proudly.

“I’m already thinking about the next championship we’re going to achieve this,” Shohei Ohtani remarked through an interpreter.

The parade route ended at Dodger Stadium, where the players walked out to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” with DJ Mustard spinning music and Ice Cube driving a Pacific blue classic car around the stadium’s outfield.

Pre-Parade Festivities and Athlete Responses

Festivities started prior to the procession, with Dodgers fans lighting flares in the streets of the city center on Sunday night.

The World Series MVP, awarded the World Series’ Most Valuable Player, spoke directly about the win.

“We refuse to lose,” he said. “I love the Dodgers. This city means everything to me.”

Mixed Reactions and Community Spirit

However, the team owner was met with a cooler reception at the rally. Recordings from the event seem to depict him taking the stage to a combination of cheers and jeers, with jeers punctuating his address.

The World Series served as a positive moment in what has been a challenging year for Los Angeles. An approximate 225,000 people showed up to the championship parade last year, and according to Dodgers player Freddie Freeman, supporters this year demonstrated as much if not more support.

“It seems it’s almost double from last year,” Freeman said. “These fans are crazy. It’s so awesome to be a involved in this.”