WORLD SERIES PARADE!
What to know about Houston Astros World Series championship downtown parade
Nov 7, 2022, 11:32 am
Cheer on José Altuve as he hoists the trophy. Photo by Steven Devadanam.
The Houston Astros have clinched their second World Series title in five years and since the Saturday, November 5 win, nearly all of Houston has been celebrating.
Now, tens of thousands are expected to scream for the team on Monday, November 7 at the official World Series Parade downtown.
Fans can catch the 1.7-mile parade starting at noon at Preston Street and Smith Street and will run to Tuam Street and Smith Street.
City officials ask attendees to arrive early and to take advantage of ridesharing agencies, Houston METRO, or even carpool. To that end, METRO rides will be free all day on Monday.
Please take advantage of METRO," said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. "I ask that everyone be on their best behavior. Showcase the best of what this city is all about. It's our turn to be appreciative and celebrate them."
Rideshare locations include:
- Roast Square Memorial Park
- Allen's Landing
- Eleanor Tinsley Park
- Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Those attending should pack drinks and water and plan for a long, warm day.
Meanwhile, CultureMap news partner ABC13 urges fans to utilize its real-time traffic map — find it here.
Many local school districts including Houston, Fort Bend, Alief, and more are closing on Monday — with one notanle exception, Katy. Astros superstar Alex Bregman lobbied the district to let the kids attend on Twitter.
Hey @katyisd 👋
Please the kids come to the parade! #GoStros
— Alex Bregman (@ABREG_1) November 7, 2022
For lucky fans are attending — many have lined up seats as early as 5:30 am Monday — it's a chance to root, root, root for the home team that brought them a title.
"The fans support us. And seeing that place erupt was spectacular," Astros owner Jim Crane said regarding Saturday's win. "Have a safe day and enjoy the championship."
Sunday night matchups don't get much exciting than this, as the Houston Texans host the Detroit Lions in prime-time at NRG.
The Lions come into this game on a six-game winning streak looking every bit of the best team in football. Houston on the other hand has lost two of their last three games with a struggling offense unable to protect their quarterback.
CJ Stroud has only one passing touchdown over this span, and is clearly having trouble adjusting to life without Stefon Diggs and Nico Collins.
If Houston is going to come away with an upset victory, they will need big performances from Tank Dell and Joe Mixon. After catching 4 passes against the Colts two weeks ago, Mixon not only failed to catch a single pass against the Jets, but he wasn't even targeted.
Considering the Texans' offensive line issues, choosing not to use Mixon as a pass catcher is hard to fathom. Especially since he and Dell are the team's top 2 playmakers.
What's working in the Texans' favor?
They play this game at home, where they are undefeated this season. A lot of the team's protection issues have popped up on the road, so communication should be easier for the offense on their home turf.
Bulls on Parade
We have good news and bad news about the defense this week. On the positive side, Azeez Al-Shaair and Jimmy Ward have returned to practice. If they're able to contribute on Sunday night, that would give the defense a lift.
And now for the bad news. Will Anderson has yet to practice this week after rolling his ankle in the Jets game. If he is unable to practice on Friday, it's hard to imagine he'll be active against Detroit.
X-factors
The Texans have to show some improvement on the offensive line this week.
Houston must lean on Joe Mixon again, as Nico Collins isn't expected to play.
Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown is one of the best receivers in the league, and he does most of his damage from the slot. If the Texans continue to deploy Jalen Pitre against premier receivers in man coverage, St. Brown is going to light up the scoreboard.
What would a win over the Lions mean to Houston?
The Texans are no longer considered a true championship contender because of their losses to the Packers, Vikings, and Jets. In fact, the Bills are the only team with a winning record that the Texans have beaten.
An upset win over the streaking Lions would change that narrative.
What does Vegas think?
The Lions are currently favored by 3.5 and the total is set at 49 points.
Don't miss the full preview of Texans-Lions in the video above!
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