This epic win is the first MLB championship in Washington Nationals franchise history! A celebratory parade will take place on Saturday at 2 p.m.
If there's one life lesson we've learned from the 2019 World Series, it's that sometimes you have to leave home to really flourish.
We never stopped believing.
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) October 31, 2019
We never stopped dancing.
We STAYED IN THE FIGHT.
We FINISHED THE FIGHT.
And now, we’re forever WORLD. SERIES. CHAMPIONS.#STAYINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/7WqNfrDBO9
No team in @MLB history had ever trailed in 4 elimination games in a single #Postseason and come back to win them all.
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) October 31, 2019
The 2019 #WorldSeries champion Washington Nationals did it 5 times. pic.twitter.com/sdZojp7omf
The Game 7 win in Houston hammered this message home, along with other memorable images from this incredible series. No one will ever forget the Year of the Baby Shark and how Gerardo Parra's infamous walk-up song galvanized Nats fans!
The last #BabyShark at @Nationals Park for this #WorldSeries Championship year! @WTOP #Nats #WatchParty pic.twitter.com/BRFD6lPud1
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) October 31, 2019
MVP Stephen Strasburg is unbelievably modest in his post-game interviews!
"Hugging ... dancing ... um ... I think I've gotten a little bit better in both departments."
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) October 31, 2019
- #WorldSeries MVP Stephen Strasburg pic.twitter.com/OYVKIFdepv
Even if your team is halfway across the country, a true fan can always celebrate with you in spirit.
Ready for the Nationals Parade in DC! ✊🏽pic.twitter.com/5Q01jNZqdP #WorldSeries2019 #NatsPark #Nationals
— san (@sanosbo1) October 31, 2019
In addition to countless watch parties, messages of support popped up all over the city, including the National Cathedral.
The Washington Wizards even got in on the fun, hosting their own Game 7 watch party for diehard D.C. fans.
All love from DMV native @5Alive_ and the fans at our watch party! 🏆#RepTheDistrict | @Nationals pic.twitter.com/59rBhKLmsc
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) October 31, 2019
Despite their loss, the Houston Astros kept it classy, tweeting their own message of congratulations to the Nationals.
Congratulations to the @Nationals for an outstanding season and #WorldSeries. pic.twitter.com/v15osTF0b0
— Houston Astros (@astros) October 31, 2019
Championship Parade
Mayor Muriel Bowser's office has already announced a victory parade to welcome the team home, this Saturday, down Constitution Avenue. Plan on getting downtown early—the festivities start at 2 p.m.
Everything you need to know can be found in the mayor's late-night tweet. Text "NATS" to 888777 to receive the official alerts and updates. Roads are bound to be packed heading into the city, so start thinking of alternative transportation like Metro.
2019 @Nationals Championship Parade in the #SportsCapital:
— Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) October 31, 2019
⏰ Saturday, November 2, at 2 p.m.
📍 Constitution Ave and 15th St NW
📱 Text “NATS” to 888777 for alerts
👣 Leave your car at home
🤔 Visit https://t.co/z3iW62Je9Y for more info#FIGHTFINISHED#WorldSeries https://t.co/hrWFBKsgfY
Were you up late watching the game? Did you celebrate at a watch party or do you have a ton of cleaning up to do at home this morning? Let us know in the comments!