Tens of thousands of exuberant Brewers fans flooded downtown Milwaukee on Friday, October 30, celebrating the franchise’s first-ever World Series title with a raucous parade and sold-out victory rally. Milwaukee city officials expected about 400,000 people at the parade and celebration.
Two days after clinching the championship with a 4-1 Game 5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, October 28 — the Brewers’ first Fall Classic appearance in 44 years — the party showed no signs of slowing down.
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World Series Parade Route Ran Past Bob Uecker Mural
The parade started on Wisconsin Avenue and weaved through downtown Milwaukee before concluding on the lakefront at Henry Maier Festival Park. Players on open-top buses chugged cans of Miller Lite, high-fived fans and hoisted the Commissioner’s Trophy through the streets.
The route paused near the mural of beloved Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, where a special tribute stopped traffic as blue and gold confetti flew. Milwaukee Public Schools cancelled classes Friday so fans could attend.
Rally Ended With Bruce Springsteen’s “Glory Days”
Team captain Christian Yelich summed up the mood at the rally: “We’ve had way too many parade beers. I took the trophy to the face, got a black eye. It’s all worth it. It’s for you guys.”
World Series MVP William Contreras joined fans in “MVP” chants, while manager Pat Murphy closed the sold-out amphitheater show with Bruce Springsteen’s “Glory Days” as the anthem. The celebration capped three straight days of partying that included a Thursday stop at Lambeau Field with the trophy during the Packers game.
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