There are people in Toronto pushing for a Blue Jays parade even though they lost the World Series
The Toronto Blue Jays’ heartbreaking World Series loss in Game 7 has left much of Canada in a disappointed funk, but a vocal contingent of the team’s base is still calling for a parade to celebrate the team’s historic playoff run — even if it didn’t end the way the country had hoped.
Toronto was just two outs away from winning a title, and even after losing a lead in the 9th inning, the Jays were again just inches from a World Series before ultimately falling to the Dodgers 5-4 in the 11th inning.
It was about as close as you can get to a championship without actually getting the trophy — an achievement that fans still want recognized.
Journalist Steve Paikin is one of the many prominent voices who have suggested a parade be held regardless of the loss. It’s an idea that even some Dodger fans are getting behind.
Dodger fan, here. I agree.
— Dowe Kaufman (@kaufman64982) November 2, 2025
One user called on Mayor Chow to organize a parade for the team, a plea that was met with over 500 comments on X.
Dear Mayor Chow:
The Blue Jays deserve a parade.
The fans need a parade.
ALCS Champions is worth celebrating.#BlueJays
— Michael Gerald Gibbs🏳️🌈🍁 🇺🇦 (He/Him) (@Mikeggibbs) November 2, 2025
There are even multiple petitions drumming up public support for a parade, both combining for over 1,200 signatures as of 9 a.m. Monday.
Turns out that I’m not the only one who thinks the @BlueJays deserve a parade @MayorOliviaChow https://t.co/2ZkjLKwE30
— Corinne Muccilli 🇺🇦 (@FriendlyLawyer) November 2, 2025
However, not everyone is on board with the idea.
They deserve all the recognition, but there must be another way.
Parades after losing a final doesn’t make any sense…
They wouldn’t like it either.— Karl Eguiluz K. (@karleguiluz) November 3, 2025
One user laughed off the idea as a “participation” parade and wanted no part of a celebration held to honour the losing team.
I wanted the Jays to win but the last thing I want to see is a participation parade. 😂
— Big Deadly (@DirtyD____) November 3, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs PA announcer Mike Ross argued against the idea, writing on X, “Nope. Parades are for championships and special holidays. Full stop,” adding that “The nation celebrated the team en masse for the past month, and keeps great memories of the run.”
While a parade might not be the path chosen to honour the team’s accomplishments this year, the appreciation of fans rallying to show love to the Blue Jays — even amid unprecedented heartbreak — is just another testament to how beloved the team has become in this country.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers will celebrate their narrow victory with a parade in Los Angeles on Monday.