The 1988 Dodgers parade: A look back at the team's last big fan celebration, featuring Tommy Lasorda, Orel Hershiser

Here's a look back at the last Dodgers championship parade, celebrating their upset win in the 1988 World Series over the Oakland A's.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- It's been so long since the Dodgers had a championship parade in Los Angeles, fans might need a little refresher.

While the team last won a World Series in the shortened 2020 season, the pandemic shut down any thoughts of a parade that year.

But back on Oct. 24, 1988, the city was celebrating.

General view of the Victory Parade for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, California in 1988.none

Los Angeles Dodgers'' fans celebrate the Dodgers'' 1988 World Championship with a parade.none

L.A. Dodgers outfielder Kirk Gibson hams it up with manager Tommy Lasorda on the steps of L.A. City Hall on Oct. 24, 1988, during a celebration of the Dodgers World Series victory.AP

L.A. Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser holds the World Series Championship Trophy, Monday, Oct. 24, 1988 as the Dodgers are honored for their World Series victory with a parade.AP

FILE - Dodgers Vice President Fred Claire and Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda hoist the World Series trophy following their team's 5-2 win over the Oakland Athletics, Oct. 20, 1988.AP

Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda waves from a convertible Monday, Oct. 24, 1988 in L.A. as the Dodgers are honored with a parade for their World Series victory over the Oakland A's.AP

Dodger manager Tom Lasorda raises his arms in celebration as the team arrives back in Los Angeles on Oct. 21, 1988 following their World Series win against the Oakland A's.AP

Kirk Gibson of the L.A. Dodgers hits in the bottom of the ninth inning during World Series Game 1 against the Oakland Athletics on Oct. 15, 1988 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.none

Oakland Athletics - Los Angeles Dodger World Series, Game 1 in Los Angeles. Kirk Gibson greeted at the plate after his home run, Oct. 15, 1988.none

Kirk Gibson of the L.A. Dodgers celebrates a game winning home run in the bottom of the ninth of Game 1 against the Oakland A's during the 1988 World Series at Dodger Stadium.none

Kirk Gibson of the L.A. Dodgers celebrates with teammates after his game winning home run during Game 1 against the Oakland A's during the 1988 World Series at Dodger Stadium.none

Oakland Athletics - Los Angeles Dodger World Series, Game 1 in Los Angeles. Dodger high five at Dodger Stadium, Oct. 15, 1988.none

Orel Hershiser #55 of the L.A. Dodgers jumps into the arms of catcher Rick Dempsey #17 after winning the 1988 World Series against the Oakland Athletics, Oct. 20, l988 in Oakland.none

L.A. Dodgers pitcher and World Series MVP Orel Hershiser is doused following his 5-2 win over the Oakland A's in the final game of the World Series in Oakland, Oct. 21, 1988.AP

Los Angeles Dodgers' Kirk Gibson is interviewed after his game-winning two-run homer in the first game of the World Series, Oct. 16, 1988, against the Oakland A's, in Los Angeles.AP

Unocal Corp. salutes the Los Angeles Dodgers, 1988 National League Champions, by converting a storage tank at their refinery in L.A. to a 66-foot-high baseball, Oct. 18, 1988.AP

The air was crisp and the energy electric as Dodger fans poured into the streets of downtown Los Angeles.

The Boys in Blue had just pulled off an upset, needing just five games to beat the heavily favored Oakland A's.

"We became the world champions because we wanted it more than anyone else," manager Tommy Lasorda told the crowd at the parade that year.

MVP Orel Hershiser and shortstop Alfredo Griffin were front and center on the victory float, showing off the commissioner's trophy before speaking to the crowd.

"I stand here in representation of my whole ball club," the Cy Young-winning pitcher said. "And for you gringos out there who didn't understand what Alfredo Griffin said, he said baseball has been very, very good to the Dodgers."

The parade fell on a Monday, which meant some fans had to get creative.

But for a city eager to cheer on their champions, there wasn't a bad seat in the house.

And now, 36 years and two titles later, Dodgers nation is ready for yet another proper parade.

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Looking back at the 1988 Dodgers parade featuring Tommy Lasorda, Orel Hershiser