Fireworks lit up the Los Angeles night sky after the Dodgers won the latest World Series title against their historically bitter rivals, the New York Yankees.
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Streets in downtown LA are closed
“We know you want to celebrate the Dodgers’ World Series win, but please don’t go to the Downtown LA area,” the Los Angeles Police Department tweeted before issuing a citywide alert. “Many streets are closed in the Downtown Los Angeles area and traffic will be significantly impacted. Please celebrate responsibly.”
Police also closed the 6th Street Bridge to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic from Mateo Street and Boyle Street.
Police in riot gear appeared near downtown Los Angeles after a large crowd of Dodgers fans took over a portion of a closed road near Crypto.com Arena.
“Figueroa is closed between Olympic and Pico. All surrounding streets around LA Live are also closed to vehicular traffic,” the department said on Twitter.
Police issued a dispersal order at Olympic Boulevard and Figueroa Avenue near the stadium. Police began to move the crowd away from L.A. Live after fireworks exploded nearby. After the celebrations were pushed out of the area, police on horseback remained around the stadium and patrolled the area.
After being kicked out of L.A. Live, celebrations continued nearby, with hundreds of people filling the intersection of 9th Avenue and Flower Street. They continued to block traffic and set off fireworks as police gathered nearby.
Fans gather at Dodger Stadium
Outside Dodger Stadium, fans gathered next to the entrance, blocking the road and setting off fireworks. As a result, the Los Angeles Police Department issued another dispersal order at Sunset and Vin Scully, citing “unlawful assembly.”
Crowds gather on the streets of East LA
Elsewhere in East Los Angeles, fans took to the streets to celebrate fireworks as cars tried to pass revelers. The crowd continued to grow, blocking all lanes of Whittier Boulevard near Atlantic Boulevard.
Almost an hour later, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department declared an unlawful assembly and began dispersing the crowd.
As lawmakers neared the rally, the celebration turned into a street occupation, with cars donuting a group of fans near a sign on historic Whittier Boulevard.
