LOS ANGELES – The Dodgers, including Shohei Ohtani and his dog, celebrated their eighth World Series championship with a downtown parade on Friday.

Seven double-decker buses filled with players, their families and coaching staff drove through streets packed with blue-clad fans. The Los Angeles Police Department estimated the number of people at 150,000.

A jubilant manager Dave Roberts hoisted the Commissioner’s Trophy.

“This is unbelievable,” said World Series MVP Freddie Freeman. “LA really showed itself today.”

Several players smoked cigars and drank beer on the sunny day.

“It’s the best thing I’ve ever been a part of,” pitcher Clayton Kershaw said. ‘I’ve never seen so many people in my life. They’re all Dodger fans.”

A shirtless Kiké Hernández leaned over the front of a bus with a beer in his hand. Ohtani, with his wife Mamiko nearby, held his dog Decoy in his arms.

“I’m totally overwhelmed by the amount of fans that are here,” Ohtani said through an interpreter as the bus continued to drive. “It’s been an incredible year. I’m so happy I could contribute. The fans and everyone were so welcoming.”

When asked if he would take off his shirt like Hernández, a smiling Ohtani shook his head and replied in English: “No, never.”

Walker Buehler, who pitched the ninth inning in the World Series finale, did a beer bong while wearing Orel Hershiser’s jersey from the 1988 World Series championship.

“This is crazy, man. I love this,” outfielder Teoscar Hernandez said.

Fans cheered and waved at their heroes. The parade took place on what would have been the 64th birthday of Fernando Valenzuela, the 1981 National League Cy Young Award winner and Rookie of the Year winner, who died days before the World Series started.

The Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in five games and captured the title with a 7-6 victory in the Bronx on Wednesday.

The parade began at Gloria Molina Grand Park as part of a 45-minute route that culminated at the intersection of 5th and Flower streets. The celebration would continue at Dodger Stadium, where thousands of fans waited and watched the parade on the video boards before the team arrived.

The team said fans would not be able to attend both events due to logistics, traffic and timing.

A portion of the ticketed stadium event proceeds will be donated to the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.