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Photo: SF Gate / Douglas Zimmerman

Giants fans celebrate the San Francisco Giants winning the 2014 World Series at the Civic Center.

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Photo: SF Gate / Douglas Zimmerman Fireworks go off as Giants fans celebrate the San Francisco Giants winning the 2014 World Series at the Civic Center.
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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle "Crazy Legs" Howard Lowe watches fireworks after the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Jason Reyes, of Vallejo, smokes a blunt as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Giants fans spray champagne and cheer after the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Cristal Fennell, of San Francisco, blows bubbles in the final innings as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle James Moon, of San Francisco, prays before the final pitch as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Giants fans spray champagne and cheer after the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Giants fans cheer while watching the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at the Pilsner Inn in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.
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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Giants fans cheer after the San Francisco Giants win against Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at the Pilsner Inn in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.
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Photo: Mike Kepka, The Chronicle Jody Alexander, of San Francisco, takes a moment to absorb the moment with other Giants fans at the Hi Dive after The San Francisco Giants win the World Series in game 7 against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday Oct. 29, 2014 in San Francisco, Calf.
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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Jason Reyes, of Vallejo, cheers as Giants fans gather as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Hundreds of fans packed into Hi Tops bar in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif. to watch the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series Wednesday, October 29 2014.
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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Jason Taylor, Ryan Kimsey and Cesar Ayala of San Francisco cheer while watching the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at a Hi Tops bar in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.
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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Matt Solarao, of San Francisco, smokes a cigar after the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Giants fans celebrate after the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: SF Gate / Douglas Zimmerman Giants fans get ready to record the last out of game 7 of the 2014 World Series at the Civic Center.
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Photo: Daniel E. Porter, The Chronicle Thomas Olshan, of the inner sunset, center, Bonnie belle Miner, left in the black shirt, cheer for the Giants at Northstar bar during game 7 of the World Series in Northbeach in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Giants fans celebrate after the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Mike Kepka, The Chronicle Carrie Attwell, Jody Alexander and Dan Dillion, of San Francisco, hug and cheer with other Giants fans at the Hi Dive after The San Francisco Giants win the World Series in game 7 against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday Oct. 29, 2014 in San Francisco, Calf.
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Photo: Daniel E. Porter, The Chronicle Alfredo, (wouldn't give last name) cheers along with everybody else in the bar when the Giants were getting close to winning at Maggie McGarry's bar during game 7 of the World Series in Northbeach in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Giants fans rejoice as the San Francisco Giants make runs against the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Mike Kepka, The Chronicle Along side other fans at The Java House, Giant's fan Alex Patino, of San Francisco, covers his eyes during an intense pitching moment during the second inning of game 7 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday Oct. 29, 2014 in San Francisco, Calf.
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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Abdalla Megahed, 72, of San Francisco, watches as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Amy Cotto, of Richmond, bottom left, and Alvin Alilano, of San Francisco, bottom right, watch in anticipation as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Mathew Sumner, Special To The Chronicle Jocelyn Kane along with others at The Chapel celebrates a Giants' score during the 2014 World Series in San Francisco on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014.
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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Antoniette Carrasco, of San Francisco, cheers as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Giants fans react as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Al Enriquez, of Tracy, and Glenn Nickerson, of San Francisco, cheer as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Fans gathered on the dirt plaza as game time approached Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.
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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Little Jersen Hernandez, 13 months, got his car out for the big screen event Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.
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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Eric Lopez of Hercules shows off his Iron Man costume at Civic Center Plaza before watching the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.
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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Pancho Cordero of Hayward holds a Giants flag before watching the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at a public viewing at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.
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Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle Christian (l to r), 2, and Dylan, 2, climb on the entrance gate at AT&T Park while on an outing with their caregiver Sara Licona (not shown) on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. The San Francisco Giants will play the Kansas City Royals during Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Giants fan Ralph Staben (center) stopped to talk with another fan about the Tuesday night game Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.
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Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle Mark McKenna and Christine Turgeon, both of Montreal, walk past a statue of Juan Marchial at AT&T Park as they visit the stadium while on vacation in San Francsico on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. The San Francisco Giants will play the Kansas City Royals during Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle Bernadette Rosquites of San Mateo tries on a Giants cap while shopping at the Giants Dugout store at AT&T Park on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. The San Francisco Giants will play the Kansas City Royals during Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle San Francisco Giants' fan Hyrum Long, 8, of Pleasant Grove, Utah watches the Kansas City Royals' warm up before Game 7 of the World Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Three year old Jayden (no last name given) sat with relatives and waited for the game Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.
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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle A fan marked his spot on the plaza for the game Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.
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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Crews were busy building white tents along Polk Street for a possible parade later in the week Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.
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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Mark Chase proudly wore his Giants t-shirt as he waited for the game to begin Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.
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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Work crews were busy installing viewing areas for a possible parade later this week Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.
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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Anita Hayes worked on her homework as she waited for a friend to watch the Giants game with Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.
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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle The Polk Street side of City Hall is being turned into a viewing and stage area for a possible parade later this week. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.
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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle A vendor used his dog to help carry balloons in the plaza area Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.
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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle A Giants fan cyclist rode through the plaza as fans gathered for the big event Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.
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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Alesia Converse of Treasure Island relaxes with her pug, Muffy, before watching the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at a public viewing at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.
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Photo: Jessica Christian / The Chronicle Jayden Rodriguez, 3, takes a nap in the sun before watching the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at a public viewing at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.
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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Luis Hernandez of San Francisco gives his son, Jersen, 1, apple juice before watching the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at a public viewing at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.
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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Hundreds of Giants fans gather at Civic Center Plaza before watching the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at a public viewing in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.
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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle A San Francisco Police officer patrols the scene at Civic Center Plaza before the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at a public viewing in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.
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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle The masked Giants fan made an appearance Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.
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Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle Sergeant Angela Wilhelm enjoyed a light moment with a fan as she and other police officers watched over the crowd on the plaza Wednesday October 29, 2014. Giants fans arrived early for a big screen viewing of Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif.
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Photo: Mike Kepka, The Chronicle Pat Wong, of San Francisco, joins frustrated fans at The Java House The Kansa City Royals take an early lead against The San Francisco Giants during the first inning of game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday Oct. 29, 2014 in San Francisco, Calf.
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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Will Aparicio, of San Francisco, leans on a tree while Giants fans gather to watch the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Britt Nelson, 23, of San Jose, wears a onesie as he walks to find a seat to watch the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Tim Hussin, Special To The Chronicle Juana Perz, of San Francisco, talks on her cell phone while waiting for the San Francisco Giants to play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Tim Hussin / Special To The Chronicle Gian Portuguez, 22, of San Francisco, cheers as he waits for the San Francisco Giants to play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Tim Hussin / Special To The Chronicle Larry Kitagawa, of Daily City, is dressed in a panda mask as he sends a text message before the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Sarah Rice / Special To The Chronicle Mike Gardner, of Vacaville, reacts during the first inning of Game 7 of the World Series at Momo's in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Sarah Rice / Special To The Chronicle Justin Johnson, of Vacaville, nervously watches Game 7 of the World Series at Momo's in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Jessica Christian / The Chronicle Lem Valbueno of San Francisco jumps for joy while watching the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals in game 7 of the World Series at a Hi Tops bar in the Castro district of San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, October 29 2014.
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Photo: Sarah Rice / Special To The Chronicle Jasminda Webb, of San Francisco, cheers the Giants during Game 7 of the World Series at Momo's in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Mike Kepka / The Chronicle Marc Miranda, of Oakley, joins cheers with fans at The Java House as The San Francisco Giants score during the second inning of game 7 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday Oct. 29, 2014 in San Francisco, Calf.
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Photo: Tim Hussin / Special To The Chronicle Christina Martin, of San Francisco, cheers as the first base safe call was reversed in the initial innings as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Tim Hussin / Special To The Chronicle Amy Cotto, of Richmond, bottom left, and Alvin Alilano, of San Francisco, bottom right, cheer as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Tim Hussin / Special To The Chronicle Gladis Uribe, of Vacaville, watches in anticipation as the San Francisco Giants play the Kansas City Royals in Game 7 of the World Series at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif. on October 29, 2014.
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Photo: Courtesy Stu Berman Fireworks explode over the Willie Mays statue outside AT&T Park as fans celebrate the San Francisco Giants 2014 World Series victory on Oct. 29, 2014.

Tens of thousands of fans went bonkers Wednesday when the Giants finished off a do-or-die World Series Game 7 to win their third championship in five years.

It was pandemonium at Civic Center Plaza, where throngs in orange and black partied on the lawns on either side of the center and spilled onto U.N. Plaza after watching the game’s dramatic end on a jumbo screen.

A New Orleans-style jazz band formed after the final out and held an impromptu parade in front of the San Francisco Library and Asian Art Museum, with at least 100 people dancing along and shouting. Fans stood shoulder to shoulder screaming and cheering amid a horn-honking hootenanny outside bars in the Mission, South of Market and throughout downtown.

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The excitement spread across the city.

“This is fun,” said Kevin Yarbrough, who wore full Pablo Sandoval regalia to Pedro’s Cantina, South of Market, including a huge panda head, fuzzy pants and bear slippers. “The city has not been able to breathe. Torture is kind of what we’ve come to know.”

The crowds were mostly peaceful — but there were early signs of trouble. One person was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the arm as the celebration began, according to police.

Exuberant revelers shut down the intersection of 24th and Mission streets within a half-hour of the end, chanting “Let’s go Giants!” and “MadBum, MadBum, MadBum!”

Police quickly showed up with riot helmets stored on their belts and batons at the ready, but the police presence had little effect on the joyous party. Champagne bottles popped, fireworks went off and a small trash fire briefly ignited.

“I feel beautiful,” said Daryl Luppino, 54, who pulled over in his truck to celebrate as the Giants closed it out. “These boys deserve this.”

On King Street, across the street from AT&T Park, hundreds of Giants fans poured out of bars like Pete’s Tavern and Polo Grounds. They had shelled out $10 cover charges, but it was all worth it on this night.

“We want to rage in the streets when the day is done,” said Devin Wall, who was sitting at a table at Lucky Strke that was covered with beers and shots. “Two years ago it was crazy here. Tonight I expect the same.”

Mayor Ed Lee announced shortly after the game that a parade will be held for the Giants at noon Friday down Market Street to Civic Center Plaza.

“The San Francisco skyline is awash in orange,” Lee said in a statement. “I congratulate our world champion San Francisco Giants after another spectacular World Series victory.”

The game itself was as tense as they come. Cheering patrons crammed into virtually every San Francisco establishment that had a television set, oohing and ahhing at every swing. As the game began, lucky charms, superstitious routines and raw gumption had already helped many fans forget the previous night, when the Royals won 10-0 and tied the Series at three games apiece.

The crowds celebrated when the Giants took a 3-2 lead in the fourth inning — but not everyone was sure it would hold up.

“That was the hit that turned this game in our favor,” shouted Jeremy Lee, 23, of San Jose, after Pablo Sandoval beat out a single. “This is the inning, baby.”

As the game reached the late innings — and Giants ace Madison Bumgarner mowed down one Royals batter after the other — chants of “MVP” rang out on the rectangular Civic Center plaza, even among the dancers in a drum circle.

“The series was kinda scary at the beginning,” said Esther Picazo Barrbera, 50, as she stood decked out in Giants gear outside the Irish pub Napper Tandy in a crowd of shouting, beer-soaked fans. “But I always believed in my Giants.”

“All the tables are taken and the bar stools, too,” said Lawrence Alfred, as he checked IDs at the door of the Phoenix, an Irish pub on Valencia Street, where he was in charge of tamping down the drunken rowdiness.

San Francisco-based filmmaker James Moon said the team had “worked out its weaknesses” during the lopsided defeat on Tuesday. He said the key was for Giants fans to stay positive and behind the team no matter what.

“Our fans can be a little wine and cheese sometimes - they need something a little special to get up and cheer,” he said.

San Francisco Police Officer Gordon Shyy, a department spokesman, said police weren’t taking any chances Wednesday night.

Patrols were beefed up by 15 percent to 20 percent for Game 7, and fans caught with alcoholic beverages out on the streets were being forced to pour them out. That kept the cops busy, with many vendors selling beer along with the water, hats, posters, lighters and Giants bracelets.

In 2012, the Giants’ World Series victory over the Detroit Tigers ended in a small riot late at night, with a Muni bus set on fire, causing $700,000 in damages. In both 2010 and 2012, fans near AT&T Park smashed bottles and set bonfires in the street.

J.K. Dineen, Kale Williams, Evan Sernoffsky and Peter Fimrite are Chronicle staff writers. E-mail: jdineen@sfchronicle.com, kwilliams@sfchronicle.com, esernoffsky@sfchronicle.com, pfimrite@sfchronicle.com