by Megan Garcia
It took 36 years for the Dodgers to bring back a parade to celebrate their World Series championship to Los Angeles in 2024. The next parade returned to the city only one year later.
The Dodgers hoisted the Commissioner’s Trophy down the streets of Los Angeles and into Dodger Stadium for a second consecutive year. It’s the first time in 25 years that Major League Baseball had back-to-back champions.
Now, less than 48 hours after their epic comeback win in Game 7 of the Fall Classic, it was time to celebrate the journey to 13 postseason victories — and the team that made the 2025 World Series championship a reality.
“This group of guys was never going to be denied to bring this city another championship.” said manager Dave Roberts.
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World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto was greeted by thunderous applause as he walked the blue carpet in center field. His teammates were a few feet behind him, donning World Series championship T-shirts.
“Losing isn’t an option.” Yamamoto said, addressing the crowd in English. “Thank you to my teammates, my coaches, our amazing staff — and all the fans. We did it together. I love the Dodgers. I love Los Angeles.”
The event marked the final chapter in Clayton Kershaw’s career. His final game was at Dodger Stadium during Game 3’s 18-inning battle. He entered with the bases loaded with two outs. He induced a groundout to keep Toronto scoreless in the 12th.
After 18 seasons in Dodger blue, Kershaw ends his career as a three-time World Series champion.
“Today, you take in as best you can and it’s been incredible,” Kershaw said. “This parade was the most insane thing I’ve witnessed; I’ve ever been a part of. It truly is the most incredible day ever to end your career on.”
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When Miguel Rojas took center stage, the cheers were thunderous. He tied Game 7 in the ninth inning with a solo homer to left field.
But even though it was his time to shine, Rojas credited his teammates.
“It’s not about me,” Rojas told the crowd. “It’s about everybody in the organization doing what they need to do when their name is called.”
Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts had already experienced the joy of winning titles with their previous clubs. But being in Los Angeles, they’ve earned the opportunity to fill up their hands with World Series rings.
“Like Mookie said, ever since I got here, we started winning,” Freeman told the crowd. “There is nothing better than hoisting up those trophies for you guys…over 4 million of you came to watch us play this year and we delivered. Job in 2024, done. Job in 2025, done. Job in 2026, starts now.”
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Blake Snell watched the Dodgers win a World Series against him in 2020 when he was a member of the Tampa Bay Rays. Five years later, he finally experiences the euphoria of being a champion.
“This feels great. I know what it’s like to lose,” Snell said. “I’ve played every Championship Series, Division Series, Wild Card Series and World Series on both sides. So, winning it in the is amazing.”
And just like last year, double-decker buses traveled through Downtown Los Angeles. Fans lined the parade route with posters that showed their support. Blue, white and gold confetti covered Dodger Stadium at the finale.
And there was also a hope for the future that was planted at the center of it.
“What’s better than two? Three,” said Roberts.
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