Fans of the Mexico team cheer as the team passes by during the 2024 Grand Slam Parade in downtown Williamsport. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

Members of the Maui Little League team sign small baseballs and throw candy to fans as the team passes by the crowds during the 2024 Grand Slam Parade in downtown Williamsport. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

Australian team fans get candy as they wait for their team to pass by during the 2024 Grand Slam Parade in downtown Williamsport. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

Fans of the Maui team cheer as the team passes by during the 2024 Grand Slam Parade in downtown Williamsport. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

Fans of the Maui team cheer as the team passes by during the 2024 Grand Slam Parade in downtown Williamsport. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

The Caribbean Region team plays games as they wait to eat lunch during the picnic at Penn College for the Little League teams and officials. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

The Moutain and Puerto Rico Region teams play games as they wait to eat lunch during the picnic at Penn College for the Little League teams and officials. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

Members of the West Team (Maui) get lunch during the picnic at Penn College for the Little League teams and officials. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

The Japan Region team are greeted by the Penn College Mascot during the picnic at Penn College for the Little League teams and officials. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

Members of the Japan Region team serve themselve lunch during the picnic at Penn College for the Little League teams and officials. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

Members of the Cuba Region team line up for hamburgers and hotdogs during the picnic at Penn College for the Little League teams and officials. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette