El Segundo's Little League World Series champion team is celebrated with hometown parade

A hometown parade in El Segundo capped off two weeks of celebrations for the city's Little League World Series champion team.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (KABC) -- It's been a whirlwind of excitement for the El Segundo Little League World Series champions, and now they've been honored one final celebration in their hometown.

The final celebration for the players was held Sunday with another parade through El Segundo.
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Starting shortly after 12 p.m., the parade proceeded along Main Street from Imperial Highway to El Segundo Boulevard and will feature the players, coaches, a marching band, and cheerleaders.

WATCH: Parade honors El Segundo's Little League World Series champs

A player recognition ceremony was held afterward on Stevenson Field, where the players were honored with keys to the city.

El Segundo won the championship on Aug. 27 after 12-year-old Louis Lappe hit a walk-off home run against Curacao.

"I knew they were gonna be supportive, but I didn't think they'd be this supportive," Louis said. "It's just really amazing."
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