The Los Angeles Dodgers have once again made history by winning the 2025 World series, exciting fans across the nation and especially in Southern California. After a season full of determination, hard work and unforgettable memories, the Dodgers proved that they have what it takes to rise to the top.
Their championship victory not only highlights their incredible talent on the field, but it also brings excitement to their loyal supporters who have waited all year for this win. At John F Kennedy High School, fans celebrated the Dodgers’ win by attending the World Series parade in Los Angeles on Monday, November 3rd.
Many students at Kennedy have expressed their overwhelming joy on the win, while also expressing their anxious thoughts on the close-call between the Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays.
Joshua Garcia, senior at Kennedy, has been a long fan of the Dodgers and attended the parade. “I’ve been a Dodger fan for as long as I can remember,” said Garcia.
The jammed-pack crowd of over 250,000 people was an overwhelming, yet excited fans who had celebrated in many ways, shapes, and forms. “I remember how the fans swarmed the parade route by jumping over the barricades,” said Garcia. “There were a bunch of police officers there to make sure everything was safe, which it was.”
Many other students at Kennedy attended the parade, especially the long-term superfans. Alyssa Martinez, senior at Kennedy, expressed her exciting time at the parade. “I’ve been a Dodger fan since 2015, I grew up a Giants fan until I actually started watching baseball and realized the Dodgers were pretty awesome,” commented Martinez.
All of the players attended the parade, aside from their families and friends. Other celebrities such as Jack Black, Mike Johnson, Rob Lowe, and Will Ferrell attended the parade as well.
“The player I was most excited to see at the parade was Clayton Kershaw because it’s his final year in the MLB,” said Garcia. “I’m glad I got to see a future hall-of-famer.”
Fans were thrilled to see many of the hyped-up players, as they were dancing to the music and expressing their gratitude for their World Series win. “I was really excited to see Yamamoto this year because of his performance in the final game,” said Martinez. “He deserved to be the MVP for sure.”
The parade in Los Angeles was a relieving experience for the fans after a stressful and close-call game season. “The game was very nerve-racking and had me out of my seat the entire time,” said Garcia. “If you watched the whole game and saw the 2-3 innings prior, you would’ve thought that the Dodgers were going to lose, but then they made an amazing come-back.”
The close-call of the Dodgers versus the Toronto Blue Jays ended with a score of 5-4, which caused much anticipation within the fans of each team. “This was probably one of the best and hardest games of baseball I’ve ever seen for the World Series,” said Martinez. “I honestly couldn’t tell who was going to win or how they were going to win, but when they made that double play, it reminded me of how good the Dodgers are.”
Many celebratory rituals such as the loud music, food vendors, and street takeovers took over the streets of Los Angeles. “I jumped out of my seat of excitement, knowing I was gonna be able to see the team celebrate again and celebrate with my family, friends and my city,” said Martinez.
The celebration of the game was a fond memory for the Dodger fans, and especially in Los Angeles. People came together and not just celebrated the win of the team, but the culture and tradition that comes with it.
