D.C. scene: Nationals’ championship parade in pictures
Fans came out to celebrate Washington’s historic World Series victory
The Washington Nationals celebrated their first World Series title with a championship parade in front of thousands of fans on Saturday in Washington.
In one of the greatest postseason runs in MLB history, the underdog Nationals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros, bringing joy to a city that had longed for this historic moment for decades.
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Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo carries the World Series trophy during the team's championship parade on Nov. 2. (Patrick Semansky/AP Photo) 
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo carries the World Series trophy during the team's championship parade on Nov. 2. (Patrick Semansky/AP Photo) -
Nationals fans try to jump the wall for a better view of the championship parade at the National Mall. (Amber Searls/USA TODAY Sports) 
Nationals fans try to jump the wall for a better view of the championship parade at the National Mall. (Amber Searls/USA TODAY Sports) -
Nationals manager Dave Martinez (left) and general manager Mike Rizzo (right) with Sidney Walton, age 100, after showing him the World Series and National League Championship Series trophies before the parade. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) 
Nationals manager Dave Martinez (left) and general manager Mike Rizzo (right) with Sidney Walton, age 100, after showing him the World Series and National League Championship Series trophies before the parade. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) -
A general view of Pennsylvania Ave before the Washington Nationals championship parade. (Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports) 
A general view of Pennsylvania Ave before the Washington Nationals championship parade. (Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports) -
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Wander Suero (left) and Washington Nationals center fielder Victor Robles (center) celebrate during the parade. (Peter Casey/USA Today Sports) 
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Wander Suero (left) and Washington Nationals center fielder Victor Robles (center) celebrate during the parade. (Peter Casey/USA Today Sports) -
Fans cheer as Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman holds up the World Series trophy during the parade. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) 
Fans cheer as Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman holds up the World Series trophy during the parade. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) -
Washington Nationals president mascot rides a bike before the start of the parade in downtown Washington. (Geoff Burke/USA Today Sports) 
Washington Nationals president mascot rides a bike before the start of the parade in downtown Washington. (Geoff Burke/USA Today Sports) -
Washington Nationals pitcher Daniel Hudson (center) tosses back a hat after signing it for a fan before the victory parade. (Samuel Corum/EPA) 
Washington Nationals pitcher Daniel Hudson (center) tosses back a hat after signing it for a fan before the victory parade. (Samuel Corum/EPA) -
Fans gather as the Washington Nationals hold a parade to celebrate their World Series victory. (Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images) 
Fans gather as the Washington Nationals hold a parade to celebrate their World Series victory. (Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images) -
The Washington Nationals celebrate their first World Series title. (Patrick Semansky/AP Photo) 
The Washington Nationals celebrate their first World Series title. (Patrick Semansky/AP Photo)
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