PHOTOS: Atlanta celebrates the Braves

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PHOTOS: Atlanta celebrates the Braves

Lisa Shepard sets up her spot at at Peachtree and Auburn streets before the start of the parade celebrating the Braves' World Series win. (John Spink / John Spink@ajc.com)

Graham Gussack is ready to cheer on the Braves on Friday, Nov.5, 2021, with a giant tomahawk he made in 2012. He would take the tomahawk to Turner field to tailgate. (Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Fans cheer 2021 World Series champion Braves on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, during their parade in downtown Atlanta. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

Fans cheer 2021 World Series champion Braves on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, during their parade in downtown Atlanta. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

Max Field departs Truist Field in Atlanta, Georgia, to head to the starting point of the Atlanta Braves' World Series victory parade on November 5th, 2021. (Nathan Posner for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Braves fans cheer as the team departs Truist Field in Atlanta, Georgia to head to the starting point of their World Series victory parade on November 5th, 2021. (Nathan Posner for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Braves fans cheer as the team departs Truist Field in Atlanta, Georgia to head to the starting point of their World Series victory parade on November 5th, 2021. (Nathan Posner for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

211105-Atlanta-The Atlanta Braves World Series victory parade goes through Midtown on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Braves fans cheer as the team departs Truist Field in Atlanta, Georgia to head to the starting point of their World Series victory parade on November 5th, 2021. (Nathan Posner for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Braves fans cheer as the team departs Truist Field in Atlanta, Georgia to head to the starting point of their World Series victory parade on November 5th, 2021.

Atlanta Braves players depart Truist Field in Atlanta, Georgia, to head to the starting point of the Atlanta Braves' World Series victory parade on November 5th, 2021. (Nathan Posner for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Jorge Soler departs Truist Field in Atlanta, Georgia to head to the starting point of the Atlanta Braves' World Series victory parade on November 5th, 2021. (Nathan Posner for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

211105-Atlanta-Todd Stuart, a lifelong Braves fan originally from Macon, waves a flag on Peachtree Street as he waits for the Atlanta Braves World Series victory parade to go through Midtown on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

211105-Atlanta-The Atlanta Braves World Series victory parade goes through Midtown on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

211105-Atlanta-Hall of Famer John Schuerholz waves as he rides in the Atlanta Braves World Series victory parade in Midtown on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

211105-Atlanta-Fans cheer as the Atlanta Braves World Series victory parade goes through Midtown on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

211105-Atlanta-The Atlanta Braves World Series victory parade, with the trophy held aloft, goes through Midtown on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

211105-Atlanta-The Atlanta Braves World Series victory parade flies through Midtown on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

211105-Atlanta-Fans cheer as the Atlanta Braves World Series victory parade goes through Midtown on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

211105-Atlanta-The Atlanta Braves World Series victory parade flies through Midtown on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

211105-Atlanta-Ty Ansley of Peachtree Corners plays in confetti after the Atlanta Braves World Series victory parade went through Midtown on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

211105-Atlanta-The Atlanta Braves World Series victory parade flies through Midtown on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

211105-Atlanta-Crowds take over Peachtree Street after the Atlanta Braves World Series victory parade flew through Midtown on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

211105-Atlanta-Roger Walker and Becky Fite take a selfie in front of the Fox after the Atlanta Braves World Series victory parade flew through Midtown on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

November 5, 2021 Atlanta: Players move past the crowds on Peachtree Street near Marietta Street. The World Champion Atlanta Braves began their parade Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at Marietta Street and Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta before throngs of enthusiastic baseball fans clamoring to see their favorite ball players. The parade moved to 10th Street and then to the interstate from there it concluded in Cobb County (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

November 5, 2021 Atlanta: Players move past the crowds on Peachtree Street near Marietta Street. The World Champion Atlanta Braves began their parade Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at Marietta Street and Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta before throngs of enthusiastic baseball fans clamoring to see their favorite ball players. The parade moved to 10th Street and then to the interstate from there it concluded in Cobb County (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

November 5, 2021 Atlanta: Braves manager, Brian Snitker waves to the crowd at Peachtree Street and Marietta Street. The World Champion Atlanta Braves began their parade Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at Marietta Street and Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta before throngs of enthusiastic baseball fans clamoring to see their favorite ball players. The parade moved to 10th Street and then to the interstate from there it concluded in Cobb County (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

November 5, 2021 Atlanta: The crowd climbing on structures at Peachtree Street and Marietta Street. The World Champion Atlanta Braves began their parade Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at Marietta Street and Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta before throngs of enthusiastic baseball fans clamoring to see their favorite ball players. The parade moved to 10th Street and then to the interstate from there it concluded in Cobb County (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

November 5, 2021 Atlanta: Wan Brown waiting for the parade to begin at Peachtree Street and Auburn Avenue.The World Champion Atlanta Braves began their parade Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at Marietta Street and Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta before throngs of enthusiastic baseball fans clamoring to see their favorite ball players. The parade moved to 10th Street and then to the interstate from there it concluded in Cobb County (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

November 5, 2021 Atlanta: Waiting for the parade to begin at Peachtree Street and Auburn Avenue.The World Champion Atlanta Braves began their parade Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at Marietta Street and Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta before throngs of enthusiastic baseball fans clamoring to see their favorite ball players. The parade moved to 10th Street and then to the interstate from there it concluded in Cobb County (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

Fans do the tomahawk chop following the Braves' World Series parade in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. (Photo/Austin Steele for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Fans cheer during the Braves' World Series parade in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. (Photo/Austin Steele for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Fans cheer during the Braves' World Series parade in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. (Photo/Austin Steele for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Police cruise down Peachtree Street during the Braves' World Series parade in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. (Photo/Austin Steele for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Fans cheer while waiting for the Braves' World Series parade to begin in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. (Photo/Austin Steele for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Fans wait for the Braves' World Series parade to begin in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. (Photo/Austin Steele for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Taylor Wise, right, from Birmingham, Alabama, and Carley Batchelor, center, from Gwinnett County, look through World Series shirts for sale before the Braves' World Series parade in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Batchelor, a teacher in Gwinnett, was able to see the parade with some metro Atlanta schools being closed. (Photo/Austin Steele for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Matthew and Lois Mruz, of Alpharetta, have their photo taken during the Braves' World Series parade in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. (Photo/Austin Steele for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Fans fill Peachtree Street following the Braves' World Series parade in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. (Photo/Austin Steele for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

The World Series trophy is hoisted on a bus during the Braves' World Series parade in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. (Photo/Austin Steele for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Fans cheer during the Braves' World Series parade in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. (Photo/Austin Steele for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

The Braves' Joc Pederson swings his pearls during the Braves' World Series parade in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. (Photo/Austin Steele for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

The Braves' World Series parade makes its way through Midtown Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. (Photo/Austin Steele for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

The Braves' Freddie Freeman waves to the crowd during the Braves' World Series parade in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. (Photo/Austin Steele for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Braves manager Brian Snitker waves to the crowd during the Braves' World Series parade in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. (Photo/Austin Steele for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

The Braves' World Series parade makes its way through Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. (Photo/Austin Steele for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

November 5, 2021 Atlanta: Players move past the crowds on Peachtree Street near Marietta Street. The World Champion Atlanta Braves began their parade Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at Marietta Street and Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta before throngs of enthusiastic baseball fans clamoring to see their favorite ball players. The parade moved to 10th Street and then to the interstate from there it concluded in Cobb County (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

November 5, 2021 Atlanta: Party like its 1995 on Peachtree Street near Auburn Avenue. The World Champion Atlanta Braves began their parade Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at Marietta Street and Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta before throngs of enthusiastic baseball fans clamoring to see their favorite ball players. The parade moved to 10th Street and then to the interstate from there it concluded in Cobb County (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

November 5, 2021 Atlanta: Players move past the crowds on Peachtree Street near Marietta Street. The World Champion Atlanta Braves began their parade Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at Marietta Street and Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta before throngs of enthusiastic baseball fans clamoring to see their favorite ball players. The parade moved to 10th Street and then to the interstate from there it concluded in Cobb County (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

November 5, 2021 Atlanta: Players move past the crowds on Peachtree Street near Marietta Street. The World Champion Atlanta Braves began their parade Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at Marietta Street and Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta before throngs of enthusiastic baseball fans clamoring to see their favorite ball players. The parade moved to 10th Street and then to the interstate from there it concluded in Cobb County (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

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Lisa Shepard sets up her spot at at Peachtree and Auburn streets before the start of the parade celebrating the Braves' World Series win. (John Spink / John Spink@ajc.com)

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