Astros World Series parade highlights: Sights and sounds as Jeremy Pena, Dusty Baker, Mattress Mack and more party in Houston

David Suggs

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Astros World Series parade highlights: Sights and sounds as Jeremy Pena, Dusty Baker, Mattress Mack and more party in Houston image

Houston, we're having a party.

For the second time in five years, Astros fans lined the streets of Space City, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Commissioner's Trophy in all its glory.

The 'Stros rollicked in the post-championship haze, slowly making their way down Smith Street as confetti rained. All the fanbase's heroes were there: from superstar Yordan Alvarez, whose three-run jack swung Game 6 back in Houston's favor...

...to Jeremy Pena, the Carlos Correa replacement who etched his name into baseball history with clutch display after clutch display en route to World Series MVP honors.

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Pena got big props for his postseason exploits, with many anointing him as Houston's next great talent. One of those fans was none other than famed New York rapper 50 Cent, who gave Pena a special shoutout on his social media.

Speaking of 50, you best believe that Houston's players enjoyed a little bubbly after their title win. Their drink of choice? According to TMZ, it was Le Chemin du Roi Brut, the 50 Cent-owned liquor.

The drinks continued to fly during Monday's ceremony. Framber Valdez, the left-handed ace who struck out nine and gave up just one earned run on Saturday, let out a yell as the team bus proceeded down the championship route. He (obviously) had to have a beer in hand.

Players weren't the only ones to delight in the massive party that was Monday's parade. Dusty Baker waved out to his burnt orange-clad fans, taking it all in. It took him 20-plus years to get here. Dusty wasn't about to miss a second of it.

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Meanwhile, there may have been no single happier person at Monday's procession than Houston super-fan (and bedding baron) Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale. Houston's win meant McIngvale cashed in for $75 million on a bet he made prior to the playoffs. He sported a grin that shined from ear to ear.

Now, that's what you call a party. 

David Suggs

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David Suggs is a content producer at The Sporting News. A long-suffering Everton, Wizards and Commanders fan, he has learned to get used to losing over the years. In his free time, he enjoys skateboarding (poorly), listening to the likes of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and D’Angelo, and penning short journal entries.