Dodgers World Series parade: Celebration of champions begins at 11 a.m.

Preparing for the World Series parade: TEAM COVERAGE

Good Day LA was out in full force along the Dodgers World Series parade route on Friday.

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles prepared to celebrate the 2024 World Series champions after the Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in a five-game series. The World Series victory parade, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., was expected to have the spirit of "Fernandomania" to commemorate the legacy of Fernando Valenzuela, who would’ve celebrated his 64th birthday Friday.

Fans line up early for Dodgers World Series parade

Good Day LA's Mario Ramirez spoke with fans who wanted a premium position for the Dodgers World Series parade.

"We’ve been waiting for this for quite a while. We didn’t have a celebration in 2020 and now is the time to make up for it," a fan told Good Day LA’s Mario Ramirez in the hours ahead of the parade.

Some adoring fans opted to avoid the morning rush hour and arrived hours ahead of the parade to secure primary seating.

'Not like us': Dodger fans hyped for World Series parade

FOX 11's Matthew Seedorff takes us to downtown LA in the hours ahead of the Dodgers World Series parade.

"We’re loyal Dodger fans," said a fan who made the trip all the way from Stockton.

LA prepares to celebrate Boys in Blue

Some Dodger fans woke up early to get in prime position for the World Series victory parade.

"We bleed blue and we deserve this," another fan added.

Even before sunrise, hardcore fans enthusiastically shared this passion for their team.

"I’m so excited. I’ve been a Dodger fan my whole life. My parents met at Dodger Stadium… since my kids were babies they’ve been going to Dodger Stadium," one fan said. "We will die Dodger fans."