dodgers Championship Parade Set for Monday in Los Angeles
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Los Angeles Dodgers fans will have the opportunity too celebrate the team’s World Series victory with a parade through the city streets on Monday, November 3, culminating in a ticketed event at Dodger Stadium.
The celebration, announced Saturday night by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and the team, promises a day of festivities honoring the two-time champions. Both the parade and the subsequent stadium event will be broadcast live on local channels 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, and 11, as well as SportsNet LA and AM 570 radio.
“Onc again, the Dodgers have shown the world that Los Angeles is the city of champions,” Mayor Bass stated. “I look forward to seeing the best of Los Angeles in all its glory during the parade as we celebrate our two-time World Series champions. I encourage all Dodger fans to plan their parade attendance, be prepared and celebrate peacefully, safely and responsibly.”
Downtown Traffic and Public Safety Preparations
In anticipation of large crowds, Mayor Bass recommended on Sunday that individuals working in downtown Los Angeles consider working remotely on Monday to ease congestion. Los Angeles Unified Schools will remain open despite the parade. Family law courts in the downtown area will be closed on Monday. Jurors scheduled to serve on Monday are instructed not to call for instructions on Sunday night but to check back on Monday for updates regarding Tuesday’s schedule. Jurors currently participating in trials at the affected courts are excused from appearing on Monday. Courthouses outside the immediate downtown area are expected to remain open and operate as usual.
Parade Route and Event Details
The Dodgers parade is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, traversing a 45-minute route through downtown Los Angeles. The procession will proceed west on Temple Street, south on Grand Avenue, west on 7th Street, and north on Figueroa Street, concluding at 5th Street. Players and staff will ride on double-decker buses along the route, and officials encourage fans to gather along grand Avenue, the longest stretch of the parade path.
Following the parade, a special, ticketed event will be held at Dodger Stadium at 12:15 p.m. Tickets went on sale Sunday at noon at dodgers.com/postseason. Stadium gates will open at 9:00 a.m., with parking lot gates opening at 8:30 a.m., but access will be limited to ticket holders. Authorities emphasized that travel time between the parade and the stadium event will be prohibitive.
Transportation Options for fans
City officials are prioritizing public transportation for parade attendees. Metrolink will increase service on the Antelope Valley,Orange County,and San Bernardino lines,with free transfers available to LA Metro train and bus services at Union Station.
Metro recommends utilizing the B Line from North Hollywood and the D line from Wilshire/Western, connecting to downtown stations including Union Station, Civic Center/Grand Park, Pershing Square, and 7th St/metro Center. Fans traveling from the San Gabriel Valley or South Bay should take the A Line, while those from Santa Monica or East Los Angeles can utilize the E Line. Lines A, B, and D all connect at Union Station with Metrolink, Amtrak, and various bus services.
The dodger Stadium Express will begin operating at 8:30 a.m. to transport fans to the stadium. Buses from union Station will run every 5 to 7 minutes, while service from Harbor Gateway will depart every 20 to 30 minutes, depending on demand. Parking at Union Station is expected to be limited, and officials strongly advise fans to use the Metro system instead of driving. Further parking facts is available at www.metro.net/riding/parking/.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) will maintain a high level of alert, with officers stationed along the parade route and near Dodger Stadium to ensure public safety.Fans are encouraged to visit dodgers.com/postseason for more information.
