Kirstie Mulligan and Joe Jarosz
Northeast News
Nov. 5, 2015

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Kansas City’s World Series was seen by a lot of people.

The event, which is estimated to be the largest celebration event in Kansas City history, brought approximately 500,000 fans to Kansas City’s downtown. City Manager Troy Schulte said in a press release that the support and attendance residents showed during the Royal Celebration event was, “absolutely phenomenal.”

“We hope to continue to share this spirit for our world-winning city throughout the year,” Schulte said.

KCPD Chief Darryl Forté thanked Kansas City for its classiness during World Series celebrations
 as police have encountered few problems. The KCPD reported only three arrests at the parade and rally at Union Station. Roughly 400 officers were assigned to patrol the parade and the celebration, including help from federal law enforcement, Jackson County sheriff’s deputies and troopers with the Missouri Highway Patrol. Chief Darryl Forté expressed his appreciation to and pride in the community.

“I am extremely proud of how everyone has conducted themselves,” Forté said. “The Royals’ World Series win has brought a national spotlight here, and the people of Kansas City have shined. The night the Royals clinched victory, we didn’t have a single arrest related to the game or the following celebration. That fact made national news, from USA Today to TMZ. It was not news to anyone here. It’s what we expected.”