The Dodgers’ parade route passes through downtown Los Angeles today to celebrate their World Series victory

Immediately following a victory parade that is expected to draw tens of thousands of fans to downtown Los Angeles on Friday morning, a celebration marking the end of the team’s championship season is scheduled to take place at Dodger Stadium.

Metro will use its Dodger Express to transport people to Chavez Ravine for the sold-out post-parade event, which begins at 12:15 p.m. For information about the Dodger Express, visit metro.net/riding/dodger-stadium-express.

According to the team, the parking gates at the stadium will open at 8:30 a.m. and the stadium entrance gates will open at 9 a.m. for Friday’s festivities. Food and goods are available for purchase. Entertainment will be provided at the stadium prior to the team’s arrival, including coverage of the parade on DodgerVision video boards.

“All Dodger Stadium policies and rules apply to this event, including a reminder not to bring signs, bags or other items not permitted under our policies,” the team said in a statement.

The Dodgers noted that “fans will not be able to attend both events (parade and stadium celebration) due to logistics, traffic and time constraints.”

Dodgers officials said a portion of proceeds from the stadium event will be donated to the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, “which addresses Los Angeles’ most pressing issues and aims to advance education, health care, homelessness and social justice for all Angelenos.” to improve.” .”

The ceremonial events are taking place on the 64th anniversary of the birth of legendary Dodger pitcher Fernando Valenzeula, who died on October 22nd.

“It’s going to be emotional,” Dodger manager Dave Roberts said. “Fernando was a friend of mine. I know he’s smiling right now and very proud of this organization. That’s why we will miss him. I’m sure he would have liked to have been there, but it’s going to be emotional for all of us.

City News Service contributed to this report.