Los Angeles Times The Lakers parade will go on -- for an estimated $2 million (7:21 AM, June 15, 2009) A few days ago, people around Los Angeles were wondering who would pay for a parade celebrating the Lakers' NBA championship, with costs initially expected to run over $1 million. The solution? The Lakers will pony up $1 million. And so will the city of Los Angeles. Though the 2002 version cost an estimated $1.1 million, it turns out this year's event -- scheduled for Wednesday afternoon -- will probably be twice as expensive. The route runs from Staples Center to the Coliseum, which will charge a significant fee to rent the facility. A debate has been raging because the city is facing a major budget crisis, seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts. Employees are facing layoffs and mandatory furloughs. At the same time, the Lakers are a significant economic engine that drives a lot of money through the heart of Los Angeles. So what happens if the Dodgers, with the best record in baseball, want to stretch their legs this fall? -- Adam Rose --

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