LOS ANGELES, Nov 6 (CNN): Thousands of fans turned downtown Los Angeles into a sea of blue as the Dodgers celebrated their second straight World Series title with a victory parade that brought the city to a joyous standstill.
City turns blue for champions
Crowds lined the streets for hours, waving flags and cheering as double-decker buses carried the players, their families, and the Commissioner’s Trophy through the heart of the city. Many fans had camped out since the early morning to secure front-row spots.
Alejandro Alba and his son Jayen arrived at 4 a.m., seven hours before the parade began. “Last year I couldn’t make it because of work,” Alba said. “But I promised my son we’d be here this time. I told him, ‘You’re not going to school today. We’re going to the parade.’”
A fanbase united in celebration
Among the crowd was a longtime supporter known as Blue Foo, who designed a custom World Series jacket covered in Dodger championship patches. For him, this year’s win felt extra special.
“It was a tough series,” he said. “We respect the Blue Jays, but we were the better team. That was a good series.”
Comeback for the ages
The Dodgers clinched the championship in dramatic fashion, coming from behind to win Game 7 of the Fall Classic on Saturday. The Blue Jays were two outs from the title when Miguel Rojas hit a solo homer to tie the game at 4-4. In the 11th inning, Will Smith launched a go-ahead home run, giving the Dodgers their first lead.
Ace pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto sealed the victory with a double play, earning his third win of the series.
A city finds its joy
After a tense summer marked by immigration enforcement crackdowns, the Dodgers’ triumph offered Los Angeles a much-needed moment of unity and pride.
“It’s everything — celebration, family, unity, championships,” said Blue Foo. “What else can you ask for?”
The parade ended with a sold-out celebration at Dodger Stadium, where nearly 53,000 fans joined the team for an emotional ceremony in Chavez Ravine.
Eyes on a “three-peat”
Manager Dave Roberts fired up the crowd with a rallying cry borrowed from basketball legend Pat Riley. “What’s better than two? Three! Three-peat!” Roberts shouted as fans roared.
Star slugger Shohei Ohtani, who rarely speaks publicly in English, took the microphone to thank the fans. “You guys are the greatest fans in the world,” he said. “I’m ready to get another ring next year.”
Veteran utility player Kiké Hernández, part of three Dodgers championship teams, left no doubt about the team’s confidence. “Everybody’s been asking about a dynasty,” he said. “How about back-to-back? How about three in six years? We’re a dynasty, baby!”
Las Vegas sportsbooks already agree. The Dodgers have been installed as the early favorites to win the World Series again in 2026.
This news was originally published by CNN.