Friday, October 31, 2008

Trains overwhelmed as Phillies fans flock downtown


Thousands of Phillies fans lined up 10 deep along downtown sidewalks and overwhelmed commuter trains hauled thousands more toward Philadelphia as excitement built Friday for the city's first championship parade in 25 years.

The World Series-winning Philadelphia Phillies were expected to be showered with brotherly love and confetti during the 90-minute procession from the heart of the city to the sports complex in South Philadelphia, about 4 miles away.

People wore Phillies gear and brought stepladders to see over the crowds. Toward the end of the parade route, fans climbed onto low storefront roofs to get a better view.

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