Lakers will get a parade
China Daily | Updated: 2009-06-17 08:10
LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Lakers will get a parade to mark their 15th championship despite objections the city cannot afford to throw the $2 million party, officials said on Monday.
The Lakers beat the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game Five of the NBA finals in Florida on Sunday to clinch the best-of-seven series but there had already been rumblings at home over the cost of a celebration.
"We confirm there is going to be a parade and we're working on the cost issue," said a spokeswoman for Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
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