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The City of Angels experienced widespread celebrations after the Los Angeles Dodgers won a nail-biting seven-game World Series championship. Supporters worldwide united with Angelenos in celebration, marking the first time in 25 years that a team has achieved consecutive championships.

Celebration Parade Draws Enormous Turnout

Los Angeles area events included a downtown parade on the morning of the parade, a reserved-seating event at the team's home stadium, and spontaneous parties across the city.

Social media videos depict countless of Los Angeles residents packing city center avenues, many displaying handmade banners and team flags. The squad was seen riding high on a open-top bus through the masses, hoisting the championship trophy proudly.

“I’m already thinking about the third time we’re going to do this,” Shohei Ohtani stated through an translator.

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

Early Celebrations and Athlete Responses

Celebrations started well before the parade, with Dodgers fans lighting flares in the roads of Downtown Los Angeles on the previous evening.

The World Series MVP, named the World Series’ Most Valuable Player, spoke plainly about the win.

“We refuse to lose,” Yamamoto said. “I adore this team. I love Los Angeles.”

Mixed Reactions and City Unity

In contrast, Mark Walter was met with a less warm welcome at the celebration. Recordings from the gathering appear to show him walking onstage to a mix of applause and jeers, with negative shouts punctuating his speech.

The World Series served as a positive moment in what has been a challenging year for the city. An estimated 225,000 people showed up to the Dodgers’ victory parade last year, and according to team member one athlete, fans this year demonstrated as much if not more support.

“I feel like it’s nearly twice from last year,” he said. “These fans are crazy. It’s truly amazing to be a involved in this.”