No Rockies parade expected
April M. Washington, Rocky Mountain News
Published October 29, 2007 at midnight
In the aftermath of the Rockies' disappointing sweep at the hands the Red Sox, no one is rushing to organize a parade to celebrate the team's otherwise Cinderella season.
KOA reported a parade was happening. Channel 9 reported that the Downtown Denver Partnership was planning a celebration for the Rockies. But Sarah McClean, spokeswoman for the business group, said it was not planning any such event.
"We would support a celebration, but it's up to the Rockies," she said.
Mayor John Hickenlooper was rumored to have met with team representatives this morning about a parade.
But Sarah Moss, a spokeswoman for Hickenlooper, denied that rumor, saying that she wasn't aware of such a meeting today.
The mayor's office had been in contact with the Rockies during the team's improbable playoff run to the World Series about a parade or rally.
"We had been in touch with the Rockies ... and offered our support should they decide to pursue a celebration, but that would be up to them," Moss said.
The Rockies so far have shown little interest in a parade following the team's World Series loss.
Denver Police Spokesman Sonny Jackson said neither the Rockies nor the mayor's office has applied for a permit to hold a parade.
Rockies spokesman Jay Alves said the team does not have plans at this time to have the city hold a parade in its honor.
It appears the team isn't in the mood to celebrate after the Rockies swung and missed at its ultimate goal.
"It was a tremendous season and our fans have been incredible, but we still have one step to take before everyone can celebrate with a parade," Alves said. "That step would be the world championship."
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