Dodgers World Series celebration ends with roaring rally, 'We Love LA' playing through stadium
Last updated: Saturday, November 2, 2024 6:23AM GMT
The Dodgers celebrated their World Series win with fans on Friday with a parade through downtown L.A. and then a rally at Dodgers Stadium.
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The Dodgers held a victory parade in downtown Los Angeles on Friday.
Downtown L.A. was transformed into a giant Dodger street party for the parade, with thousands of fans lining the streets as early as 4 a.m. to get a good spot.
After the parade ended, the players headed to Dodger Stadium for a rally, where the atmosphere was electrifying.
World Series MVP Freddie Freeman was emotional as the crowd chanted "Freddie! Freddie!"
"When I came back after my son got sick, you guys showed out for my family. That was one of the greatest experiences I ever had on the field. I was so touched. I did everything I could to get on this field for you guys. I'm glad I did because we got a championship now."
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