The Los Angeles Dodgers just accomplished a feat that MLB hasn’t seen since the 2000 Yankees, winning back-to-back World Series titles. The Dodgers have now won three of the past six World Series titles.
The 2025 World Series was one of the most thrilling in recent memory. Despite the Dodgers being outscored in the series 34-26, the Dodgers saw timely hitting, great defense, and a few lucky breaks to emerge victorious in seven games. Between the 18-inning thriller in Game 3, the unlikely game-ending double play in Game 6, and the myriad of close calls that could’ve ended Game 7 early, the Dodgers are in desperate need of some rest and relaxation following their World Series win.
Enjoy the celebration with the full video of the 2025 Dodgers World Series parade. Here are the best moments from the festivities.
Clayton Kershaw gives his goodbye speech
Kershaw started his speech by saying he’d told Freddie Freeman he wasn’t going to cry. He then said, ‘I don’t know if that’s true.’
Kershaw did keep his composure together mostly though. He reveled in the fact that he was retiring a Dodger and had been a Dodger for the entirety of his career. He also loved the fact that he was retiring a champion, particularly because he didn’t get to pitch during the 2024 World Series.
Kershaw was the last person to speak amongst the Dodgers. The cermony ended with him calling Dodgers fans ‘the best in the world.’
Ohtani looking for a third ring
Kiké Hernandez calls Dodgers a ‘dynasty’
With three World Series titles in six years, Hernandez has seen a lot of winning. He opened his speech by saying ‘My teammates have been humble, but I think it’s time we talk some sh–.’ He shouted to the crowd, ‘We’re a dynasty!’
Miguel Rojas makes everyone wish Roki Sasaki a happy birthday
World Series MVP addresses Dodger Stadium
Ice Cube presents World Series trophy at Dodger Stadium
The parade may be over, but the festivities have just begun. The team has made its way to Dodger Stadium where thousands of fans were waiting to cheer on their team still. Speeches are nearly underway, and to kick off the festivities, famous LA-based rapper Ice Cube made his way into the stadium in a vintage blue vehicle.
He drove around the stadium in style, before stepping out and being handed the Commissioner’s Trophy. He then spent the next few minutes hyping the crowd up before handing the mic to team owner Mark Walter.
Dodgers fans honoring Clayton Kershaw
Although the parade is a time for celebration, there is some bittersweetness as this marks the end of Clayton Kershaw’s career. The three-time Cy Young winner and former MVP announced earlier this year that 2025 would be his final MVP season.
Dodgers fans are making sure to let him know he is appreciated though as he heads into retirement.
Blake Snell hits the 6-7
Much to the chagrin of every parent and teacher across the country right now, Dodgers’ pitcher Blake Snell hit the popular ‘6-7’ meme. The lefty was seen moving his hands up and down in front of him, the key movement involved in the meme.
Shohei Ohtani already thinking about No. 3
Despite the celebrations ongoing, Shohei Ohtani already has his sights set on another championship. Through his interpreter, the star said, ‘I’m already thinking about the third time we’re going to do this.’
Dodgers fans got to the parade early
Being one of the most densely populated cities in America, Los Angeles has hundreds of thousands of Dodgers fans, many of whom were more than happy to show out for their favorite team. The celebrations for these fans started very early, with some fans arriving hours before the parade started in order to get a good view.
What is the Dodgers World Series parade route?
The parade will go through much of downtown Los Angeles, with the celebration starting on Broadway and Temple Street before moving through Temple, Grand Avenue, 7th Street, Figueroa Street, and finally ending at Dodger Stadium.
How long is the World Series parade?
The parade itself is expected to last for 45 minutes. However, the fanfare and celebration that comes both before and after the actual parade is expected to make the event much longer. Last year, the Dodgers’ celebration lasted multiple hours.
When is the parade expected to start?
The parade will start at approximately 2 p.m. ET or 11 a.m. PT.
How many World Series titles have the Dodgers won?
The Los Angeles Dodgers have won nine World Series titles, tied with the Athletics and Red Sox for the most in MLB history (Yankees, 27; Cardinals, 11).
Prior to this series against the Blue Jays, the Dodgers were 0-7 when trailing 3-2 in the World Series.
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