The Dodgers are officially MLB World Series champions and will host a parade for the first time in franchise history since 1988.

Even though Los Angeles also won the World Series during the shortened 2020 season, the organization was not able to celebrate with its fans due to COVID-19 restrictions. This year, however, everyone who wants to join the festivities will have a chance to do so in sunny Southern California.

There is a lot to look forward to about the festivities surrounding World Series MVP Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and a very strong supporting cast.

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The parade could have an extra special feel this year, however, due to a very sad reason.

This year, Los Angeles will host its parade for the Dodgers on Friday, November 1.

That is also the birthday of the late Fernando Valenzuela, who died earlier this year. The former Dodgers star pitcher, who won NL Rookie of the Year and NL Cy Young while also making six All-Star appearances and winning two World Series titles of his own, was 63.

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Los Angeles also wore his number, No. 34, as a patch on their jersey during the World Series as well.

Expect to see a lot of love and deserved tributes to Valenzuela, nicknamed El Toro, while you are watching the parade this year.

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This article originally appeared on For The Win: The Dodgers World Series parade is on the late Fernando Valenzuela's birthday, which is beautiful