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The City of Angels experienced citywide festivities after the Dodgers clinched a nail-biting seven-match World Series championship. Supporters across the globe united with Angelenos in jubilation, marking the initial time in a quarter-century that a team has achieved back-to-back championships.

Victory Parade Draws Massive Crowds

Local events featured a procession through the city center on Monday morning, a ticketed rally at Dodger Stadium, and spontaneous parties across the city.

Online footage depict countless of Los Angeles residents packing city center avenues, many carrying handmade banners and team flags. The team was seen traveling proudly on a open-top bus through the masses, raising the championship trophy high.

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

The procession path concluded at Dodger Stadium, where the team walked out to the rapper’s “Not Like Us,” with DJ Mustard spinning music and the artist cruising a Pacific blue vintage Cadillac around the stadium’s outfield.

Pre-Parade Festivities and Player Reactions

Celebrations began prior to the parade, with supporters setting off flares in the streets of the city center on the previous evening.

The World Series MVP, awarded the World Series’ Most Valuable Player, commented plainly about the victory.

“Losing is not an option,” Yamamoto said. “I love the Dodgers. I love Los Angeles.”

Mixed Reactions and City Unity

However, the team owner received a cooler welcome at the rally. Video footage from the event appear to show Walter taking the stage to a mix of cheers and jeers, with negative shouts punctuating his address.

The championship served as a positive moment in what has been a trying year for Los Angeles. An estimated quarter-million people attended to the Dodgers’ victory parade last year, and according to Dodgers player Freddie Freeman, fans this year demonstrated equal or greater support.

“I feel like it’s almost double from last year,” Freeman said. “The supporters are incredible. It’s so awesome to be a involved in this.”