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Thousands Fill Coliseum For Lakers' Celebratory Rally

Carollyn Nguyen |
June 18, 2009 | 12:11 p.m. PDT

Staff Reporter

More than 250,000 fans total lined Figueroa Avenue and filled the Los Angeles Coliseum to get a glimpse of the Lakers and revel in the team's 15th NBA championship. Police were prepared for the event, with 2,000 officers covering the parade. Only 15 arrests were made.



 

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