Introduction to the Celebrations
Some roads and freeway offramps were closed Saturday evening as law enforcement agencies prepared for fans to celebrate the Los Angeles Dodgers defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh game of the World Series.
Preparations and Warnings
The Los Angeles Police Department declared a citywide tactical alert to prepare for any possible public response. The alert allows the agency to keep officers on duty beyond their normal shifts.
Dispersal Orders
At 9:35 p.m., the Los Angeles Police Department issued a dispersal order to a crowd near Crypto.com Arena at Chick Hearn Court and 11th Street, telling everyone to leave the area and that anyone who remains is subject to arrest. The crowd was ordered to walk north on Figueroa Street and west on Olympic Boulevard.
Another LAPD dispersal order was issued at 9:39 p.m. for Sunset Boulevard and Echo Park Avenue, ordering everyone in the area to leave or be subject to arrest.
Celebrations and Unrest
Broadcast reports from Pacoima showed fireworks were lit and some fans drove donuts in the street. Fireworks were also set off downtown, in Echo Park, in Little Tokyo and East Los Angeles. Law enforcement deployed tear gas at locations including Echo Park and East LA as officials worked to disperse unruly crowds.
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Fans ignited fireworks in East Los Angeles on Saturday night in the area of Olympic and Whittier boulevards after the Dodgers World Series victory. (Photo by OC Hawk)
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Road Closures
Caltrans, noting there was also a hockey game at Crypto.com Arena between the LA Kings and the New Jersey Devils, at 6:52 p.m. said some Downtown LA off-ramps near LA Live were closed:
Hey sports fans. Off-ramps closed near LA Live right now: WB 10/Pico, NB 110/Pico, NB 110/9th, SB 110/8th/9th, SB 110/Olympic. Drive carefully. Cheer heartily! ️ @LAPDHQ @CHPsouthern @LADOTofficial
— Caltrans District 7 (@CaltransDist7) November 2, 2025
An additional closure was announced by Caltrans for the 11th Street on-ramp to the Northbound 110 Freeway.
The LAPD Central Division and LA Metro noted some related closures and changes to bus service:
–LA Live Way was closed between Pico Blvd and Olympic Blvd.
–Figueroa was closed between Olympic Blvd. and Pico Blvd
—Pico Boulevard was closed between LA Live Way and Grand Avenue
—Flower Street was closed between Ninth Street and Venice Blvd
—Hope Street was closed between Ninth and Venice
—Olympic Blvd. was closed between LA Live Way and Grand
LA Metro will detour all northbound buses from Figueroa Street to Hope between Pico and Olympic boulevards until about 11 p.m.
“There will be no share rides (Uber/Lyft/Waymo) permitted to enter the area,” LAPD said.
The California Highway Patrol and Caltrans similarly announced off-ramp closures in East Los Angeles, including for the 5 Freeway to Atlantic Boulevard and Eastern Avenue, the 60 Freeway to Atlantic and the 710 Freeway at Whittier Boulevard and Olympic Boulevard.
Public Safety and Preparations for the Parade
The LA County Sheriff’s Department advised on social media it was working with other law enforcement agencies to ensure public safety and prepare for any unruly celebrations.
“Keep celebrations friendly and avoid confrontations or unsafe crowd behavior,” LASD said on social media.
With a victory parade announced for Monday, Superior Court authorities announced plans to close Downtown LA courts.
Modification of Courthouse Operations — Due to street closures, traffic congestion and significant crowds anticipated for the Dodgers’ victory parade, DTLA Civic Center court locations (Stanley Mosk, Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, Spring St. Courthouse, and the… pic.twitter.com/giVClH1fvs
— Superior Court of Los Angeles County (@LASuperiorCourt) November 2, 2025
Conclusion
The city’s preparations and the fans’ celebrations marked a significant moment for Los Angeles, with both the police and the public working together to ensure safety during the festivities. The road closures and public safety measures were put in place to manage the large crowds and potential unrest.
FAQs
Q: What was the reason for the road closures in Downtown LA and East LA?
A: The road closures were due to the celebrations following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ win in Game 7 of the World Series.
Q: Which law enforcement agencies were involved in managing the crowds?
A: The Los Angeles Police Department, the LA County Sheriff’s Department, and the California Highway Patrol were involved in managing the crowds and ensuring public safety.
Q: Were there any incidents of unrest or violence during the celebrations?
A: Yes, there were reports of fireworks being lit, fans driving donuts in the street, and law enforcement deploying tear gas to disperse unruly crowds in some areas.
Q: What were the arrangements for the victory parade announced for Monday?
A: Superior Court authorities announced plans to close Downtown LA courts due to expected street closures, traffic congestion, and significant crowds.
