LOOK: Royals World Series parade is so big it cripples traffic

Pictures from above during the Royals World Series parade must be seen to be believed.

By Matt Snyder

Nov 3, 2015 at 3:19 pm ET • 1 min read

The Kansas City Royals had their World Series parade on Tuesday, and man, were the locals excited. They came out in droves. Here's the viral evidence:

Some more views from above:

They're saying 500,000. We think more! pic.twitter.com/Vgj4BIdiN0
— KCTV5 - Kansas City (@KCTV5) November 3, 2015

#RoyalCelebration pic.twitter.com/plch83TSf7
— Zachary Cobb (@ZachIsHere) November 3, 2015

The view from our Kansas City office looks a little crowded today! #RoyalCelebration #Royals pic.twitter.com/Z5TXCB5YxC
— Lathrop & Gage (@lathropgage) November 3, 2015

#Royals fans or zombie apocalypse? pic.twitter.com/fW1967HWKa
— Sam Danes (@SamDanes26) November 3, 2015

Anyone who has been in the Kansas City metro area knows that it's not a real centralized population, either, so most of these people had to drive to the city. The result: Gridlock.

#KCTRAFFIC #RoyalsParade Traffic times up to 3+ hrs for those heading into Downtown KC. Here's a look NB I-35 @7th pic.twitter.com/FY51ZyU2tz
— Kimberly Qualls (@kkqtopeka) November 3, 2015

PHOTO: Check out these motorists just parking their cars on the interstate and walking toward Royals parade pic.twitter.com/Ssx8gvD58D
— Shain Bergan (@ShainKCTV) November 3, 2015

Welp. Please be patient as you continue to make your way to the #RoyalCelebration #besafe #besmart pic.twitter.com/qhsuKVKyqC
— MoDOT Kansas City (@MoDOT_KC) November 3, 2015

How about a little World Series MVP Salvador Perez action?

Salvador Perez just walked up to a kid at the parade, took his phone and held it up for a selfie, then gave it back to the kid. <3 Salvy
— Ryan Pitts (@ryanpitts) November 3, 2015