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The Los Angeles Dodgers will celebrate wining the 2024 World Series with a huge parade in Los Angeles on Friday (Nov. 1).
Baseball mania swept through the music world, with celebrity fans such as Billie Eilish, Lil Wayne, John Legend, Ashanti, Nelly, Tyga and Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers attending this year’s World Series. Ashanti, Babyface and Brad Paisley were among the World Series national anthem performers, while Ice Cube performed during Game 2 in Los Angeles and Fat Joe performed during Game 3 in New York.
Dodgers were up three games to one when they beat the Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 to earn the team their eighth World Series title.
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Friday’s parade route starts at Gloria Molina Grand Park in front of L.A City Hall and ends at Flower Street in downtown Los Angeles. A ticketed event will follow the parade.
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is scheduled to kick off the parade, which takes place on the birthday of Dodgers legend Fernando “El Toro” Valenzuela, who died from liver cancer on Oct. 22.
Keep reading for details on how to watch.
Dodger Parade: Where to Watch & Stream Live
Can’t make it to the parade? You can watch or stream coverage of the Dodgers parade on DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV.
Live coverage will begin airing at 9:30 a.m. PT on local channels such as ABC 7, CBS 2, NBC 4, KTLA 5, KCAL 9 and Fox 11 in addition to the MLB Network. The parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET.
If you’re on a budget, join DirecTV or Fubo to stream the Dodgers parade with a free trial (use ExpressVPN to stream internationally).
Besides a free trial for five days, DirecTV Stream is offering a limited deal that saves you $30 over two months. DirecTV Stream features over 90 cable and local channels and plans start at $87 per month for two months.
Fubo is discounted to $59.99 (reg. $79.99) for access to 200 live channels.
Both the Dodgers parade and ticketed event will be televised on MLB Network and simulcast on local networks, MLB.com and Spectrums SportsNet LA.
In celebration of the Dodgers’ win, Nike dropped a new collection of Dodgers gear including 2024 World Series Championship jerseys and T-shirts. Shop the full collection here.
Usher has a date with the Dodgers.
The Grammy-winning singer is confirmed to headline the Blue Diamond Gala, the marquee fundraiser for the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. Set for June 22 at Dodger Stadium, the gala will be titled “The Party for L.A.” and is presented by the Los Angeles Dodgers Ownership Group.
The whole affair will feature celebrities, Dodger players, alumni, coaches, a blue carpet and pre-show dinner party followed by two hours of entertainment including a DJ set by superstar DJ D-Nice, a post-show party with food trucks and, of course, a mini concert from Usher.
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Said Los Angeles Dodgers owner and LADF board chair Mark Walter: “We are thrilled to have Usher perform this year at ‘The Party for LA’ to raise vital funds allowing us to invest in Angelenos and provide the opportunities that they deserve.”
Proceeds benefit LADF and the org’s programs and initiatives aimed at improving education, health care, homelessness and social justice. LADF was reimagined in 2013 and has since raised over $81 million and is on track to raise $100 million in 2023. In the last decade, LADF has invested more than $50 million in its programs and grants to local organizations and impacted more than 9 million youth.
“The gala honors our partners, community members, and everyday champions as the foundation of our success,” offered LADF CEO Nichol Whiteman. “Our theme, ’10 Years Reimagined,’ reflects our vision to build capacity, train future leaders, and provide equitable opportunities for the remarkable organizations and individuals whom we support. Together, we serve as a shining example of placing humanity first.”
Previous Blue Diamond Gala performers include Bruno Mars, Maroon 5, Earth Wind & Fire, Fleetwood Mac, John Legend and Jennifer Lopez. Usher has been making waves as of late thanks to his Las Vegas residency at Park MGM.
This article originally appeared in THR.com.
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