On Monday afternoon, Los Angeles erupted in euphoria as the Dodgers rode double-decker buses through downtown, with confetti raining from above, fans stretching across the route, and the entire city of Angels united in one jubilant moment.
After clinching their second consecutive World Series title, a feat not accomplished in Major League Baseball in 25 years. The Dodgers’ parade was as much a celebration of the city as it was of the sport.
As the champions reflect on history and aim for a three-peat, the city turns blue.
Los Angeles transformed into a sea of blue as the Dodgers celebrated their back-to-back World Series victories with a spectacular parade that felt more like a citywide festival than a sporting event.
From downtown streets to Dodger Stadium, fans waved flags, sang chants, and showered their heroes with confetti as Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and manager Dave Roberts proudly hoisted the championship trophy high.
The celebration wasn’t just about baseball; it was about unity, pride, and resilience.
The city echoed with cheers. The message from the team was clear: this is not the end of an era but the beginning of a dynasty, with eyes already fixed on a historic three-peat in 2026.
The Triumph That Set It Off
The spark for the parade was lit the night before, when the Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in an 11-inning thriller in Game 7 of the World Series.
The Dodgers have won their second consecutive championship, becoming the first team to do so since the 1998–2000 New York Yankees.
The Parade: Route, Energy & Moments
- The route began at Temple Street & North Broadway in downtown L.A., packing the streets with fans clad in Dodger blue long before noon.
- Players sat atop open-top buses, waving the Commissioner’s Trophy, with stars like Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and manager Dave Roberts leading the way.
- At Dodger Stadium, a rally followed: an estimated 52,700 fans cheered as players walked the blue carpet. DJs spun live from the stage, and confetti stories from fans filled the air.
- One unforgettable line came from infielder Kiké Hernández: “We’re a mother-effing dynasty, baby!” captures the mood, spirit and ambition of the team.
Players’ Voices & What It Means
Shohei Ohtani, speaking to fans in English, remarkably fluent despite usually relying on an interpreter, said, “You guys are the greatest fans in the world.
I’m ready to get another ring next year.”
World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who delivered key performances throughout the Series, added simply, “I love the Dodgers. I love Los Angeles.”
“We’ve accomplished something unprecedented in decades,” manager Dave Roberts remarked.
Why It Matters
- Historical significance: Back-to-back championships are rare — the Dodgers now join an elite list of dynasties.
- City identity: Los Angeles, recovering from a difficult year of wildfires and other challenges, found in this win a moment of unity and pride. Mayor Karen Bass commented that the parade brought much-needed positive energy.
- Team narrative: From superstars to role players, the win and parade stamped the Dodgers’ identity as not just contenders but a dominant force.
- Fan culture: Streets filled, kids skipping school, homemade signs hoisted high — the celebration blurred lines between sport and spectacle.
What’s Next: Eyes on the Three-Peat
While many would bask in victory for months, the Dodgers have already turned their gaze to 2026 and beyond.
Both Ohtani and Roberts responded to enquiries about a “three-peat” with genuine enthusiasm. “I’m already thinking about the third time we will achieve this,” Ohtani said.
The parade wasn’t the end; it was a launchpad for more ambition.
A City United
The fans who packed Broadway, Temple, and the route lanes showed that this parade wasn’t just about a baseball game.
It was about identity, community, and hope.
As confetti fluttered and cheers echoed, there was a sense that the Dodgers weren’t just champions of sport; they were champions of their city.
Final Take
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ back-to-back World Series victories didn’t just produce trophies; they created a moment.
The streets filled with blue, buses carrying legends through downtown, and the faithful’s chants of “B2B” and “three-peat” captured the moment.
The parade commemorated the accomplishments of the past and anticipated future developments.
For the Dodgers, the message is clear: the party is now, the reign continues, and Los Angeles is right behind them.