It was a historic World Series run and in the end, the Nats #FinishedTheFight. See photos from the victory parade.
PHOTOS: Nats World Series victory parade in DC
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A Washington Nationals fan awaits the start of the parade, beneath an American flag hoisted by two D.C. fire engines.
(WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
A Washington Nationals fan awaits the start of the parade on Constitution Avenue, beneath a behemoth American flag hoisted by two D.C. fire engines. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
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A Washington Nationals fan mocks the departure of Bryce Harper for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2018.
(WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
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Nationals fans mingle along Constitution Avenue on a cold, but sunny fall afternoon in downtown D.C.
(WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
Nationals fans mingle along Constitution Avenue an hour prior to the beginning of the parade on a cold but sunny fall afternoon in downtown D.C. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
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Nationals fans mingle along Constitution Avenue on a cold, but sunny fall afternoon in downtown D.C.
(WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
Nationals fans mingle along Constitution Avenue an hour prior to the beginning of the parade on a cold but sunny fall afternoon in downtown D.C. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
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Nationals fans cheer the team’s first-ever victory parade for a World Series title.
(WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
Nationals fans cheer the beginning the team's first-ever victory parade for a World Series title. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
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A Nationals fan sits atop a sign for the Smithsonian Museum of American History on Constitution Avenue. Fans mounted signs, ledges, power boxes and, on occassion, climbed street lights for a view above the dense crowd.
(WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
A Nationals fan sits atop a sign for the Smithsonian Museum of American History on Constitution Avenue. Fans mounted signs, ledges, power boxes and, on occassion, climbed street lights for a view above the dense crowd. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
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Nationals fans cheer the passing of the Commissioner’s Trophy along Constitution Avenue.
(WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
Nationals fans cheer the passing of the Commissioner's Trophy along Constitution Avenue. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
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A group of children cheer the Nationals on their victory lap through Washington, near the National Archives on Constitution Avenue.
(WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
A group of children cheer the Nationals on their victory lap through Washington near the National Archives on Constitution Avenue. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
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Over the course of two hours, the Washington Nationals paraded down Constitution Avenue in a number of double-decker buses during a celebration of D.C.’s first World Series title in generations.
(WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
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Nationals fans welcome the hometown heroes back to D.C. during their victory parade on Nov. 2, 2019.
(WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
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A child waves his Nationals cap at passing players across the street from the National Archive.
(WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
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With space near the barricades on Constitution Avenue virtually all taken, Nationals fans took to every available high spot for a view of their team.
(WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
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Nationals fans gathered along Constitution Avenue between the Smithsonian Museum of American History and Federal Triangle.
(WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
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Confetti covers the crowd gathered for the Washington Nationals parade celebrating their World Series victory over the Houston Astros on November 2, 2019 in Washington, D.C. This is the first World Series win for the Nationals in 95 years.
(Getty Images/Stefani Reynolds)
(Getty Images/Stefani Reynolds)
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These @Nationals fans know how to make a @WTOP reporter’s day! #FINISHEDTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/U90vSFDaxk
— Mike Murillo (@MikeMurilloWTOP) November 2, 2019
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Fans watch players as they’re honored on stage at the Washington Nationals victory celebration.
(WTOP/Mike Murillo)
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A sea of red as fans gather in downtown D.C. for the Nats’ World Series parade.
(WTOP/Mike Murillo)
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Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, left, and manager Dave Martinez hold up the NLCS trophy, left, and World Series trophy before a parade to celebrate the team’s World Series baseball championship over the Houston Astros, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, and general manager Mike Rizzo, right, pose with Sidney Walton, age 100, after showing him the World Series and NLCS trophies before a parade to celebrate the team’s World Series baseball championship over the Houston Astros, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Washington.
(AP/Patrick Semansky)
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A sea of red as fans gather in downtown D.C. for the Nats’ World Series parade.
(WTOP/Dave Dildine)
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Washington Nationals left fielder Juan Soto, center, celebrates with teammates before a parade to celebrate the team’s World Series baseball championship over the Houston Astros, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Washington.
(AP/Patrick Semansky)
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Washington Nationals second baseman Howie Kendrick gestures to fans before a parade to celebrate the team’s World Series baseball championship over the Houston Astros, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer signs autographs for fans before a parade to celebrate the team’s World Series baseball championship over the Houston Astros, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Washington.
(AP/Patrick Semansky)
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It’s not a party on the mall until someone climbs a tree.
(WTOP/Mitch Miller)
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Some Nats fans are still holding a little bit of a grudge towards that whole Bryce Harper situation.
(WTOP/Mitchell Miller)
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) arrives for a parade to celebrate the team’s World Series baseball championship over the Houston Astros, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Washington.
(AP/Patrick Semansky)
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer waves to fans before a parade to celebrate the team’s World Series baseball championship over the Houston Astros, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Fans gather as the Washington Nationals hold a parade to celebrate their World Series victory over the Houston Astros on November 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. This is the first World Series win for the Nationals in 95 years.
(Getty Images/Stefani Reynolds)
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Fans wait for the MLB Washington Nationals to celebrate the team’s World Series baseball championship over the Houston Astros, in Washington, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. The Washington Nationals are getting a hero’s welcome home from a city that had been thirsting for a World Series championship for nearly a century.
(AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
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A couple gets engaged as fans gather for the Washington Nationals parade to celebrate their World Series victory over the Houston Astros on November 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. This is the first World Series win for the Nationals in 95 years.
(Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images)
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Fans gather as the Washington Nationals hold a parade to celebrate their World Series victory over the Houston Astros on November 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. This is the first World Series win for the Nationals in 95 years.
(Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images)
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Fans gather as the Washington Nationals hold a parade to celebrate their World Series victory over the Houston Astros on November 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. This is the first World Series win for the Nationals in 95 years.
(Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images)
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Fans gather as the Washington Nationals hold a parade to celebrate their World Series victory over the Houston Astros on November 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. This is the first World Series win for the Nationals in 95 years.
(Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images)
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Will (in the baby shark costume) and family on the Orange Line train to the Nats parade.
(WTOP/Neal Augenstein)
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Mark from Lake Ridge is happy to the Nationals finished the fight. Now he’s ready for the parade.
(WTOP/John Domen )
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Fans of all ages turned out to celebrate their team’s incredible World Series victory.
(WTOP/Melissa Howell)
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The parade buses are all decked out for the Nats’ big day.
(WTOP/Melissa Howell)
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This lucky couple got engaged while at the Nats’ victory parade. Congrats from us at WTOP!
(WTOP/Lisa Weiner)
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She said yes!
(WTOP/Lisa Weiner)
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Maybe Baby Shark will be their wedding song.
(WTOP/Lisa Weiner)
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Fans wait for the start of the MLB Washington Nationals celebration of the team’s World Series baseball championship over the Houston Astros, in Washington, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. The Washington Nationals are getting a hero’s welcome home from a city that had been thirsting for a World Series championship for nearly a century.
(AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
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Crowds gather at 3rd and Pennsylvania Ave. ahead of the Nats’ parade.
(WTOP/Lisa Weiner)
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Need a better view? Find a friend with strong shoulders.
(WTOP/Lisa Weiner)
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People begin the search for a good spot before the parade kicks off at 2 p.m.
(WTOP/Lisa Weiner)
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Amanda Gaffrey of Brambleton, Virginia, snaps selfies with her family ahead of the parade.
(Courtesy Amanda Gaffrey)
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A young fan shows off her Nats pride while waiting for the parade to begin.
(Courtesy Amanda Gaffrey)
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Grace and Cameron Gaffrey of Brambleton, Virginia, hold up #FightFinished signs.
(Courtesy Amanda Gaffrey)
