A reveler sprays Champagne along Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood on Saturday after news that Joe Biden had defeated President Trump.
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The sounds of celebration rose up from the streets of Silver Lake, Hollywood, Glendale.
Angelenos rejoiced at the news Saturday that Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump to win the presidency. In a history-making turn, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris became the first woman, the first Black person and the first South Asian American to win the office. Here are some scenes across Los Angeles as supporters held rallies and celebrations for each candidate.
A Biden supporter does a back flip off the hood of a car in celebration along Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood on Saturday.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Motorists along Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood celebrate Saturday on the news of Joe Biden’s victory over President Trump.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
People celebrate along Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood on Saturday after Joe Biden wins the presidency.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
People embrace in West Hollywood as President-elect Joe Biden speaks during a televised victory rally Saturday evening.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
An L.A. protest turned into a celebration as news broke of Joe Biden beating President Trump in the 2020 presidential election.
(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Revelers hold up signs through their sunroofs in downtown L.A. as they celebrate Biden’s victory.
(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
People pop open Champagne and wave flags along Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Abby Boyle celebrates Joe Biden’s victory in downtown Los Angeles by drinking Champagne.
(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
A supporter of President Trump yells at a rival protester during a rally for the president in Beverly Hills on Saturday.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Marlo Jaye, left, and Sade Elhawary celebrate Joe Biden’s win near Los Angeles City Hall.
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Mark Richardson, carrying a “You’re fired” sign, joins a rally that began as a protest against President Trump and turned into a celebration when the news broke that Joe Biden had won the election.
(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Adam Lane, left, and Devon Provo celebrate Joe Biden’s win at Pershing Square downtown.
(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Canei Womack, wearing a mask that says, “Black women are divine,” celebrates Joe Biden’s win in Pershing Square on Saturday in Los Angeles.
(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles police officers watch as crowds celebrate outside Los Angeles City Hall.
(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
A demonstrator carries a Mexican flag during a protest that turned into a celebration for Joe Biden in L.A.
(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
People celebrate Joe Biden’s win near Los Angeles City Hall on Saturday.
(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Motorists show their support for Joe Biden at a rally in downtown Los Angeles.
(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Baya Khemakhem, 11, waving a mini-American flag, celebrates Joe Biden’s win near Los Angeles City Hall on Saturday.
(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Sham Taha, 35, holds up son Asset, 3, on his shoulders as they participate in the celebration outside Los Angeles City Hall.
(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
A woman cradles a baby during the Biden victory celebration outside Los Angeles City Hall.
(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
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