Live Updates from the 2018 Red Sox Victory Parade
The duck boats are coming!
1:38 p.m.
And that’s a wrap for this year’s parade. See you next spring, Sox fans.
Clean up underway on Boylston St. City workers getting everything in tip-top shape for the evening commute #RedSoxParade pic.twitter.com/BPsjbRcQzL
— Dylan Rossiter (@ByDylanRossiter) October 31, 2018
1:08 p.m.
Yikes. Don’t throw a beer can at someone who’s not looking at you. The Boston Globe reports that one bystander might need stitches. And it doesn’t look like Cora appreciated this one too much.
Whoever threw a beer on #MyManager Alex Cora is a POS and ya moms a hoe! #RedSoxParade pic.twitter.com/Mqmp53201R
— Bo Tilly ✌🏽 (@BoTilly) October 31, 2018
12:37 p.m.
That is one way to use a vuvuzela, yes.
12:30 p.m.
[music notes emoji]
California Love blasting from the duck boats #RedSoxParade pic.twitter.com/JAVOMqid4S
— Adam Weddle (@_aweddle) October 31, 2018
12:17 p.m.
And here is David Price holding a giant picture of his own head.
12:00 p.m.
City. Of. Champions.
11:43 a.m.
Behold, the GOAT!
🐐🐐 sighting!! pic.twitter.com/AlYTlWSwKj
— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) October 31, 2018
11:41 a.m.
The boys are staying hydrated, looks like.
Pitcher Rick Porcello celebrates with a cold beverage as he interacts with fans at the #RedSoxParade. https://t.co/EOeRhHeM0S #7News pic.twitter.com/PnyPb130Yr
— 7News Boston WHDH (@7News) October 31, 2018
11:30 a.m.
What’s up, Mookie?
“MOOOOOKIE….” #RedSox #DoDamage pic.twitter.com/Q66VzF0Rn0
— Monica Madeja NBC10 Boston (@MonicaNBCBoston) October 31, 2018
11:27 a.m.
Ladies and gentlemen, Steven Tyler.
WHEN I SAY DO, YOU SAY DAMAGE! #DODAMAGE #DODAMAGE!!! BEAR HUGS TO THE BOYS IN BEANTOWN…ENJOY PARADE DAY FOR THE WINS TO END ALL WINS. WHAT A SEASON!!! #REDSOX pic.twitter.com/2CrQUQleQL
— Steven Tyler (@IamStevenT) October 31, 2018
11:20 a.m.
In case you missed it, David Price announced he’s “not going anywhere,” and won’t opt out of his contract.
‘I’m opting in’: Red Sox pitcher David Price says he’s staying in Boston https://t.co/GatvU1yaXf pic.twitter.com/ofG704vdpp
— WCVB-TV Boston (@WCVB) October 31, 2018
11:05 a.m.
And they’re off!
Off they go! The #RedSox are rolling! pic.twitter.com/L7ECWK5xQU
— WBZ | CBS Boston News (@wbz) October 31, 2018
On a duck boat with the Dropkick Murphys! #WCVB #RedSoxParade pic.twitter.com/Ty6ge5IiwY
— Josh Brogadir (@JoshBrogadirTV) October 31, 2018
And they’re off! #RedSoxParade pic.twitter.com/6Y6v2XVeEW
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) October 31, 2018
11:03 a.m.
The Sox are aboard the ducks. Repeat, the Sox are aboard the ducks. And for real, how cool is Griff Holt.
We’re on the duck with our biggest star, Griff Holt! 🖐 pic.twitter.com/Z99ImhcJGi
— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) October 31, 2018
11:01 a.m.
Jerry Remy, at Fenway, tells us he’s “kicking cancer’s ass!”
.@Jerry_Remy says he’s “kicking cancer’s ass!” #7News #RedSoxParade pic.twitter.com/bAFNwWSy97
— 7News Boston WHDH (@7News) October 31, 2018
10:58 a.m.
The striking hotel workers from Unite Here Local 26 are out here. “Congrats Red Sox!” reads one sign. “Support the strike!”
Boston hotel workers representing at #RedSoxParade pic.twitter.com/RIHIbkcF2E
— Adam Weddle (@_aweddle) October 31, 2018
10:52 a.m.
It’s a Red Sox victory parade on Halloween and you know what that means. It means Fenway Jesus and the Sox Lobster are on the prowl. Here are the best costumes we’ve seen so far.
10:28 a.m.
Get a load of this guy’s hat! A New Yorker, no less.
Steve Madden and his fam from New York (!!) are lifelong Sox fans originally from Western Mass. Steve first came to Fenway in 1965. He broke out his special occasion hat today. The buttons are all original pic.twitter.com/PfmXtJE5Y7
— Jacqueline Cain (@jackie_cain) October 31, 2018
10:21 a.m.
The first David S. Pumpkins of the morning has been spotted. Here’s Dave Muntz with his family from Shrewsbury.
10:19 a.m.
You can always count on New England sports fans to come through with the signage, and there is plenty of that along the parade route today.
I haven’t seen many homemade signs yet but Lisa Zanca of Holden probably wins pic.twitter.com/ZVXgQOyMet
— Jacqueline Cain (@jackie_cain) October 31, 2018
Oh heck yes Lisa! This is the other side pic.twitter.com/iPi5GBWLCu
— Jacqueline Cain (@jackie_cain) October 31, 2018
10 a.m.
Gov. Charlie Baker, in a “Damage Done” hoodie, told fans and staff at Fenway Park that they’re living in the “golden age” for the Sox, and relived the glory of Game 5:
“When I saw Machado come up, when I saw the look on Chris Sale’s face, my reaction was, ‘I cannot think of a better guy to go down for out number three!’ It was awesome!!!”
.@MassGovernor on Manny Machado going down on strikes to end Game 5 of #WorldSeries: ‘That was sweet! Sweet!” More: https://t.co/EOeRhHwmSq #7News pic.twitter.com/wMMM0DFxCJ
— 7News Boston WHDH (@7News) October 31, 2018
9:30 a.m.
Good morning, Boston. And what a beautiful morning it is. Bright blue skies and temperatures in the upper 40s await revelers at the Red Sox victory parade today. The duck boats are lined up and ready to go, and will be setting off on their journey downtown at 11 a.m.
#RedSoxParade: We’re getting ready to celebrate the @RedSox at tomorrow’s #WorldSeries victory parade. View the parade route & parking restrictions at https://t.co/QsmUbZCLs2 pic.twitter.com/cc3F1odm4o
— City of Boston (@CityOfBoston) October 30, 2018
For those of you who still haven’t made it to the barricades, heed our advice on the best spots to watch it all go down, and grab a bite to eat while you’re at it.
And if you’re looking for some music to get you in the mood, be sure to crank up the volume for the unofficial song of the World Series: the must-listen “Red Sox Nonstop Remix” by a local DJ, which has been embraced by the players themselves.
Right now, season ticket holders, staff, and their families are gathered at Fenway Park waiting to see the players off. The team will then steer onto Boylston Street and make their way to Government Center.
Fans inside Fenway, with the Red Sox and families assembling in the “cage” beneath the stands, ready for another great duckboat parade! pic.twitter.com/jpR3OhHuWO
— Jonathan Hall (@JHall7news) October 31, 2018
Plenty of Red Sox fans are already there. Some of them have been there since last night, which is amazing.
12 hours before the parade begins #RedSox fans are already securing their spots for the #WorldSeries champs parade! @boston25 pic.twitter.com/6mYRMzEdvb
— Elysia Rodriguez (@ElysiaBoston25) October 31, 2018
Two hours from the #RedSox parade, and people are already lined up at Government Center. Our live coverage begins at 10 on #WBZ! pic.twitter.com/nFm24cdrvE
— Liam Martin (@LiamWBZ) October 31, 2018
Now that is commitment. I guess that’s what being the City of Champions is all about.
Stick with us for more updates as the day rolls along.
In the meantime, let’s goooooooo!