The City of Angels witnessed citywide festivities after the Dodgers clinched a nail-biting seven-match World Series title. Fans across the globe united with Angelenos in celebration, marking the first time in 25 years that a franchise has achieved back-to-back championships.
Los Angeles area events featured a procession through the city center on Monday morning, a ticketed rally at Dodger Stadium, and impromptu gatherings across the city.
Online footage depict thousands of Angelenos packing downtown streets, many displaying handmade banners and team flags. The squad was seen riding high on a double-decker bus through the masses, 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 procession path concluded at the stadium, where the team emerged to the rapper’s “Not Like Us,” with DJ Mustard spinning music and the artist driving a light blue classic car around the field.
Celebrations started prior to the procession, with supporters lighting flares in the streets of Downtown Los Angeles on the previous evening.
The World Series MVP, awarded the World Series’ Most Valuable Player, spoke plainly about the victory.
“We refuse to lose,” he said. “I love the Dodgers. I love Los Angeles.”
However, Mark Walter received a less warm reception at the celebration. Recordings from the gathering appear to show him taking the stage to a mix of applause and boos, with negative shouts punctuating his address.
The World Series acted 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, supporters this year demonstrated as much if not more enthusiasm.
“I feel like it’s almost double from last year,” he remarked. “The supporters are incredible. It’s truly amazing to be a involved in this.”
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