🔗 Share this article Los Angeles Explodes in Jubilation as Los Angeles Dodgers Claim Back-to-Back World Series Victory The City of Angels experienced citywide festivities after the Dodgers won a thrilling seven-game World Series title. Fans worldwide joined local residents in jubilation, marking the first time in 25 years that a franchise has secured back-to-back championships. Celebration Parade Draws Enormous Crowds Local celebrations featured a downtown parade on the morning of the parade, a ticketed rally at the team's home stadium, and spontaneous parties throughout the city. Online footage show countless of Angelenos packing downtown streets, many carrying homemade signs and Dodger flags. The squad was seen riding high on a double-decker bus through the crowds, raising the championship trophy proudly. “My focus is already about the third time we’re going to do this,” the star player remarked through an translator. The procession path ended at the stadium, where the team emerged to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” with DJ Mustard providing music and the artist driving a Pacific blue vintage Cadillac around the field. Pre-Parade Festivities and Player Reactions Festivities began well before the parade, with supporters lighting fireworks in the streets of the city center on the previous evening. The World Series MVP, awarded the World Series’ Most Valuable Player, spoke plainly about the win. “We refuse to lose,” he said. “I love the Dodgers. This city means everything to me.” Mixed Reactions and City Unity However, Mark Walter received a cooler welcome at the rally. Video footage from the gathering seem to depict Walter walking onstage to a combination of applause and boos, with jeers interrupting his speech. The championship acted as a positive moment in what has been a trying year for the city. An estimated quarter-million 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 enthusiasm. “It seems it’s almost double from last year,” Freeman said. “The supporters are incredible. It’s so awesome to be a part of this.”