Dodgers’ World Series Victory Parade and Celebration
A baseball season for the ages that was capped by a dramatic World Series comeback will culminate Friday with a downtown Los Angeles victory parade and Dodger Stadium celebration.
The Events
The events in honor of the Dodgers’ eighth World Series title will mark a closing chapter to a storybook season full of high expectations after the addition of two-time MVP Shohei Ohtani to already potent roster. With a blend of talent and tenacity, the Dodgers survived a few postseason scares before capitalizing on a baffling series of circus-like miscues by New York Wednesday in Game 5 to wrap up the championship.
Live Coverage
NBCLA will provide coverage when the parade begins.
The Scene
The scene in downtown Los Angeles and at Dodger Stadium will be much different than the last time the Dodgers ascended to the pinnacle of Major League Baseball during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. Without a parade to celebrate that accomplishment, it felt like something was missing for players and fans.
Adding to the Emotional Day
The parade is on what would have been the 64th birthday of legendary Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who died October 22.
"It’s going to be emotional," Dodger manager Dave Roberts said. "Fernando was a friend of mine. I know he’s smiling right now and very proud of this organization. So he’s going to be missed. I’m sure it’s something that he would want to have been a part of, but it’s going to be emotional for all of us."
The Parade and Fan Event
The parade with team members riding on open-top double-decker buses, is scheduled to be at 11 a.m. at Los Angeles City Hall. Mayor Karen Bass will speak to start the parade before the 45-minute procession.
The parade will be followed by a ticketed fan event at Dodger Stadium.
Getting to the Dodgers Parade
City officials encouraged fans to use Metro to get to a location along the parade route in downtown LA.
- The parade route will travel from City Hall south on Spring Street, west on First Street, south on Grand Avenue and west on Fifth Street, ending in the area of Fifth and Flower streets.
- To get there using Metro:
- B Line from North Hollywood and D Line from Wilshire/Western to one of three stations: Civic Center/Grand Park, Pershing Square, and 7th St/Metro Center.
- From the San Gabriel Valley or the South Bay, take the A Line to Second/Broadway, Grand Ave Arts/Bunker Hill, or Seventh St/Metro Center Stations.
- From Santa Monica or East LA, take the E Line to Second/Broadway, Grand Ave Arts/Bunker Hill, or Seventh St/Metro Center Stations.
- The A, B, and D Lines can be picked up from Union Station, which connects to Metrolink, Amtrak, and other bus services.
Getting to Dodger Stadium
The event at Dodger Stadium is scheduled to start at 12:15 p.m.
- Parking gates at the stadium will open at 8:30 a.m. Stadium entry gates will open at 9 a.m. Food and merchandise will be available for purchase. In-stadium entertainment will be offered prior to the team’s arrival, including coverage of the parade on DodgerVision scoreboards.
- The team noted that fans won’t be able to attend both the parade and stadium events due to timing.
- Metro will operate its Dodger Express to get to Dodger Stadium.
Conclusion
The Dodgers’ World Series victory parade and celebration promises to be an emotional and exciting event, with a chance for fans to come together and celebrate the team’s championship. With the parade and fan event, the team will be honored in a fitting way, and fans will have a chance to relive the excitement of the season.
FAQs
Q: What time does the parade start?
A: The parade is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. at Los Angeles City Hall.
Q: What is the route of the parade?
A: The parade route will travel from City Hall south on Spring Street, west on First Street, south on Grand Avenue and west on Fifth Street, ending in the area of Fifth and Flower streets.
Q: How can I get to the parade using Metro?
A: Fans can use the B, D, or E lines to get to one of three stations: Civic Center/Grand Park, Pershing Square, and 7th St/Metro Center.
Q: What is the schedule for the event at Dodger Stadium?
A: The event at Dodger Stadium is scheduled to start at 12:15 p.m. Parking gates will open at 8:30 a.m., and stadium entry gates will open at 9 a.m.
