Rushing For The Royals Rally
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Confetti floats across Union Station at the end of the rally, which immediately followed the parade. An estimated 800,000 people attended the event to celebrate Kansas City’s World Series win.
PHOTO | Chloe Barrett'
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Fireworks explode above Union Station at the conclusion of the rally.
PHOTO | Chloe Barrett'
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Fans cheer as the Kansas City Royals appear on the stage. Many in the crowd arrived at 7, 6 or even 2 a.m. in an attempt to secure good spots.
PHOTO | Chloe Barrett'
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A fan raises his arms in victory after spending almost an hour trying to climb onto the Link.
PHOTO | Chloe Barrett'
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Fans gathered on top of buildings in hope of catching a glimpse of the parade.
PHOTO | Chloe Barrett'
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Thousands of families attended the parade and rally.
PHOTO | Chloe Barrett'
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Fans stood on top of the fountain in front of Union Station to get a better view of the stage. Officials eventually turned off the fountain and drained it due to the amount of people standing in it or on the raised center.
PHOTO | Chloe Barrett'
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Royals fans gather at Union Station for the rally, the crowd already extending to the World War I memorial at 10:30 a.m.
PHOTO | Chloe Barrett'
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Seniors Audrey Calovich and Rachael Beck watch with anticipation as the Royals World Series parade begins. The parade started at the Sprint Center and finished at Union Station.
PHOTO | Rachel Ergovich'
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Royals Manager Ned Yost waves to fans as he displays the World Series trophy on top of the truck.
PHOTO | Rachel Ergovich'
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Second baseman Ben Zobrist gets the fans excited with a fist pump as he rides down Grand Street with his family.
PHOTO | Rachel Ergovich'
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Royals mascot Sluggerrr prepares fans for the players to drive by as he waves a Royals flag.
PHOTO | Rachel Ergovich'
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The streets along the Royals’ parade route were packed with fans Nov. 3. According to The Kansas City Star, there were an estimated 800,000 people in attendance.
PHOTO | Sophie Nedelco'
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Fans at the parade held up signs and waved flags as many of them waited hours in the crowd.
PHOTO | Sophie Nedelco'
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Dave Webster, known for putting up the “W” after won games at Kauffman Stadium, appeared in the parade Nov. 3. According to The Kansas City Star, Webster works at the Royals Hall of Fame teaching fans about Royals history as well as leading the program that teaches children about math and art through baseball.
PHOTO | Sophie Nedelco'
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Kansas City Mayor Sly James appeared in the Royals parade Nov. 3. Later, he gave a short speech at the rally held at Union Station.
PHOTO | Sophie Nedelco'
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Kansas City Royals Catcher Salvador Perez rode towards the end of the parade on Nov. 3. Perez won the World Series MVP.
PHOTO | Sophie Nedelco'
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From face paint to posters to clothing, fans were decked out in blue for the Royals parade Nov. 3.
PHOTO | Sophie Nedelco'
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Senior Chandi Marsh signs a banner in Union Station before the Royals parade Nov. 3. Marsh arrived at the parade at 9 a.m. to join the estimated 800,000 fans gathered.
PHOTO | Sophie Nedelco'
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Seniors Chandi Marsh and Chioma Okuagu pose at Union Station for a picture. Both arrived at 9 a.m. to attend the Royals parade that started at the Sprint Center and ended with a rally at Union Station.
PHOTO | Sophie Nedelco'
It has been 30 years since we took the crown. The 1985 World Series was a huge deal in Kansas City, especially the parade and rally with over 300,000 fans. Hearing family members and teachers talking about the parade made me wish I was there to experience it.
So when the chance came this year, I got to go, but with about 800,000 other fans.
It was 7 a.m. I was in my bedroom, laying on my twin bed. I heard the ring of my alarm going off. I unlocked my phone and began scrolling through social media already seeing friends up at Union Station who camped out all night. Immediately I tossed the blankets out of my way and jumped to my feet. Usually I take 30 minute showers, but this time I took 10.
Now it was 9 a.m. I am all decked out in royal blue. I grabbed my keys, flew out the door and started pulling out of the driveway, all with a half eaten doughnut in my mouth. Next thing you know, I was in traffic. I sat there for about an hour until I saw the car in front of me pull over to the curb to park. I saw the line of people all barely pulling over to the side so I did the same, not thinking about how I am possibly going to get out.
It was 11 a.m. I made it. Unfortunately I still had to walk two miles. I passed several bus stops with lines of 100 people and buses packed full of more than the max. I hear the chanting of fans. “Let’s go Royals.” I looked up and saw Union Station.
It was 1 p.m. The parade has only just begun. My phone started blowing up with friends texting me pictures of the 2015 World Series team. I made it to the crowd outside. There must have been 200,000 people already here. I saw the stage – the actual stage where the Royals players will be. I pushed my way to the front of the stage, politely. I can already imagine seeing my favorite players Alex Gordon, Mike Moustakas and Alcides Escobar holding the trophy up to the sky as the fans roar with excitement. Salvador Pérez with his huge kidlike smile messing around with Lorenzo Cain. Eric Hosmer looking great as always.
It was now 3 p.m. The champions were in front of my eyes. I was smiling, crying and laughing the entire time my favorite team is speaking.
As they made their way off the stage, the real craziness started. More than half of the 800,000 people were stuck for an hour then stuck in their cars for around three.
Even though it was hectic at the end, we all came together as a city to congratulate the Kansas City Royals for taking the crown. It may have been 30 years in the making, but we have always been loyal to our Royals.
Seniors Chandi Marsh and Chioma Okuagu pose at Union Station for a picture. Both arrived at 9 a.m. to attend the Royals parade that started at the Sprint Center and ended with a rally at Union Station.
Senior Chandi Marsh signs a banner in Union Station before the Royals parade Nov. 3. Marsh arrived at the parade at 9 a.m. to join the estimated 800,000 fans gathered.
From face paint to posters to clothing, fans were decked out in blue for the Royals parade Nov. 3.
Kansas City Royals Catcher Salvador Perez rode towards the end of the parade on Nov. 3. Perez won the World Series MVP.
Kansas City Mayor Sly James appeared in the Royals parade Nov. 3. Later, he gave a short speech at the rally held at Union Station.
Dave Webster, known for putting up the “W” after won games at Kauffman Stadium, appeared in the parade Nov. 3. According to The Kansas City Star, Webster works at the Royals Hall of Fame teaching fans about Royals history as well as leading the program that teaches children about math and art through baseball.
Fans at the parade held up signs and waved flags as many of them waited hours in the crowd.
The streets along the Royals’ parade route were packed with fans Nov. 3. According to The Kansas City Star, there were an estimated 800,000 people in attendance.
Royals mascot Sluggerrr prepares fans for the players to drive by as he waves a Royals flag.
Second baseman Ben Zobrist gets the fans excited with a fist pump as he rides down Grand Street with his family.
Royals Manager Ned Yost waves to fans as he displays the World Series trophy on top of the truck.
Seniors Audrey Calovich and Rachael Beck watch with anticipation as the Royals World Series parade begins. The parade started at the Sprint Center and finished at Union Station.
Royals fans gather at Union Station for the rally, the crowd already extending to the World War I memorial at 10:30 a.m.
Fans stood on top of the fountain in front of Union Station to get a better view of the stage. Officials eventually turned off the fountain and drained it due to the amount of people standing in it or on the raised center.
Thousands of families attended the parade and rally.
Fans gathered on top of buildings in hope of catching a glimpse of the parade.
A fan raises his arms in victory after spending almost an hour trying to climb onto the Link.
Fans cheer as the Kansas City Royals appear on the stage. Many in the crowd arrived at 7, 6 or even 2 a.m. in an attempt to secure good spots.
Fireworks explode above Union Station at the conclusion of the rally.
Confetti floats across Union Station at the end of the rally, which immediately followed the parade. An estimated 800,000 people attended the event to celebrate Kansas City’s World Series win.
Susan Nedelco • Nov 7, 2015 at 8:32 PM
Great pictures girls! Thank you.