Raining Black and Orange

Haily MacDonald

Malaika Costello-Dougherty

LA 280 Perspective Journalism

October 31, 2012

Raining Black and Orange

            You can easily say black and orange confetti falling from the sky was not in the weather report this morning, unless you are lucky enough to be in San Francisco. The whole city was painted in black and orange, showing their love to their beloved San Francisco Giants after sweeping the Detroit Tigers in the 2012 World Series.

            If you thought the 2010 World Series Victory Parade was huge, you would be amazed by this years turn out. Every corner was jammed pack with fans cheering and waiting for the parade to begin so they could catch the slightest glimpses of their favorite players. Why even keep the city shops, businesses and classes open that day? There is literally no point. Even if you (were one of the few that) went to class, it was uneasy to reach your final destination. San Francisco came out to show their love to their San Francisco Giants and they were there to stay til the last piece of confetti fell. 

            One by one the cars start pulling out and the crowds volumes amplifies what seems like all of the city. Camera’s are flashing, hands are flailing in the air and names are being screeched by the dedicated fans, but they are not the only ones doing so. Buster Posey takes out his phone and snaps some pictures of the crowd, so does Crawford, Pence, Romo and many of the other Giants. I loved it. The players are taking in the moment just as much as the fans, they are showing their appreciation to their fans and consistently say, “Giants fans are the best fans.” The parades rolls down Market street and love fills the air for the San Francisco Giants.

            Two World Series Championships in the past three years, I think I can easily say I am ready for more Giants baseball and Championship number three.