In a dramatic seven-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their second consecutive World Series title, bringing the victory parade back to the city of Los Angeles.
After a game-tying home run by Miguel Rojas in the ninth inning, sharp defense by Andy Pages, a go-ahead home run by Will Smith in the 11th inning and another strong performance on the mound by Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dodgers became back-to-back World Series champions for the first time since the late 1990s.
After celebrating their win in Toronto, the Dodgers brought the Commissioner’s Trophy home to share with fans. On Nov. 3, the team did just that at the traditional World Series victory parade. As the team rode through the streets of LA on double-decker buses, cheers filled the air and a sea of fans in Dodger blue lined the city streets.
The parade started at 10 a.m. and lasted about an hour before ending at Dodger Stadium for a special ticketed celebration. As fans filled the stadium seats and waited for the team’s arrival, DJ Mustard, a Los Angeles-based producer and beatmaker, began his set.
Dodger fans sang along to hits as anticipation grew. Cheers erupted as fans saw the buses roll into the parking lot on the stadium screens.
As players entered the stadium wearing their World Series merchandise, fans knew another celebration was about to begin. It was a celebration of the team that battled injuries, mental obstacles and numerous talented opponents to reach that moment.
Ice Cube, a Los Angeles icon, brought out the second Commissioner’s Trophy in style, driving a blue Chevy Bel Air lowrider around the warning track. Hoisted on stage side by side, both trophies were on display for all to see.
Dodger fans then heard from players like Mookie Betts, Kiké Hernandez and others, who expressed gratitude for the fans and excitement to represent the franchise.
Some even set the tone for next season, aiming for a three-peat. Freddie Freeman, a veteran first baseman, was one of them.
“Job in 2024 done. Job in 2025 done. Job in 2026 starts now,” Freeman said before passing the microphone to a teammate. Shohei Ohtani echoed the message.
“I’m so proud of this team and I want to say you guys are the greatest fans in the world,” Ohtani said. “I’m ready to get another ring next year.”
The celebration fittingly closed with a speech from one of the Dodgers’ most respected players, Clayton Kershaw. The left-handed pitcher announced his retirement earlier this season after 18 seasons with the team.
“Last year, I said I was a Dodger for life. Today, that’s true and today, I get to say that I’m a champion for life,” Kershaw said tearfully.
Michael Miramontes, a long-time Dodgers fan, spoke about attending the celebration.
“It was awesome. I think obviously just very exciting and an insane feeling to experience a parade but back to back is a whole different level,” Miramontes said. “I think there was just a lot of different vibes to it as well; mainly happy but obviously, at points, it got emotional with Kershaw and just realizing he got to go out on top and seeing him experience it all and take it all in was awesome. Hopefully we get to do it again next year.”
This win was more than another trophy. It represented the challenges overcome throughout 179 games and marked the continuation of a modern dynasty. As confetti settled and players returned to their off-season routines, the Dodgers and their fans remained hungry for another title, reinforcing the winning culture of the 2025 World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
