WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Downtown Williamsport was filled with thousands of people all here for one reason. To celebrate the kickoff to the biggest event of the year in the city, and the biggest event of the year for some young athletes from across the world.

Teams from all over the world come every year to compete in the Little League World Series , and the Grand Slam Parade is how everyone celebrates, whether it be a local.

"It's a great community get-together event, and for the kids to get to see all these kids, he plays tee-ball, so for him coming out to see what could be, and supporting other teams,” said Ashley Baysore from Muncy.

Or a parent of one of the young athletes.

"That's what's awesome, it's an incredible feeling, I'm so proud of them. I have no better expression to be he

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