SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT -- Little League fans can get their hands on authentic Little League equipment at a new gift shop in South Williamsport this year.
The Little League teams have arrived and some have already been on the practice fields at the Little League International Complex in South Williamsport.
"I'm really excited!" said Trent Lenihan from Canada. "This is sort of the dream for Little League players."
"It's kind of hard to believe. I keep on thinking to myself, 'oh, dang, we are actually in Williamsport."
Walker Lannom plays on the West Region team. His team made the trek from San Diego, California
"My team, I've known them forever. So, it's great going even longer with them this year."
Family, friends, and fans follow their hometown teams to the complex.
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Charlie White's friends play for the Mid-Atlantic team from the Harrisburg area.
"I never thought any of my friends would make it to the Little League World Series."
"They like to come here and support their teams and they like to bring that support home with them with them," said Little League official Brian McClintock.
This year instead of one gift shop, now there are two. Little League will sell authentic apparel behind third base at Lamade Stadium.
"People were asking us how they could get a jersey just like that. This is as close as we have been able to come to offer that to our fans."
McClintock showed us around the brand new authentic team shop behind Lamade Stadium. This is where fans can pick up a jersey just like the real players who are ready to get on the diamond.
"I want to play already. I want to be in front of all the crowds and all of that."
The Little League World Series Grand Slam Parade is Wednesday and will air live at 6:30 p.m. on WNEP 2 and wnep.com.
The series begins Thursday in South Williamsport.