After scattered instances of burglary and vandalism Wednesday in the hours after the Dodgers won the World Series, police are hoping the Friday championship parade and related festivities go off without problems.
“The expectations are a safe, family-friendly event to celebrate our Dodgers,” LAPD Cmdr. Steve Lurie said. “I do expect large crowds, but we believe they will be completely peaceful, and we will be there together with the Fire Department and the Sheriff’s Department to help keep everybody safe.”
Lurie said the 11 a.m. parade could bring 100,000 people to downtown Los Angeles, and he expects fans to begin lining the route early.