Cubs parade was 7th largest gathering in human history fox sports. Nov 03, 2016 the parade honoring the world series champion chicago cubs will start at 10 a. Its also available for football, basketball and hockey. Nov 02, 2016 celebrities turn out left and right for the biggest sporting events in the world, and wednesday nights world series game 7 between the cleveland indians and the chicago cubs is no exception. A number of factors have made overall attendance a bit lower than in the cubs world series season last year. Chicago cubs attendance data 2020 by baseball almanac. When the chicago blackhawks won the stanley cup in 2015, the city estimated that there were 2 million people in attendance and that was the blackhawks third cup in five years.
Two days later, they will take part in a parade that will likely only be a continuation of a full week of parties. Estimated 5 million fans attend cubs world series parade. An estimated 3 million people attended the parade in boston after the red sox ended their 86year world series championship drought in 2004, believed to be the largest celebration for a sporting. Nov 04, 2016 the cubs world series victory parade and rally didnt have fivemillion in attendance. The 2016 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 2016 season.
Chicago celebrates cubs world series title with victory parade. The cubs won backtoback world series championships in 1907 and 1908, becoming the first major. The cubs on wednesday night edged the indians in game 7 of the 2016 world series and thus claimed the championship for the first time since 1908. Nov 05, 2016 decided to record some footage from the chicago cubs championship parade. If you enjoyed make sure you like, comment, subscribe, and check out my other videos.
Nov 04, 2016 with over five million in attendance, the chicago cubs parade on friday afternoon was the seventh largest gathering in human history. That, of course, entitles the cubs to a parade for. Given the excitement surrounding the cubs winning their first world series title since 1908 and chicagos history of celebrating its champions turnout for the parade was massive, with city officials putting. Nationals owner ted lerner said 95 years is a pretty long wait for the citys first world series victory, but ill tell you, this is worth the wait. The minute the cubs won the world series they all donned their world series.
Ben zobrist of the chicago cubs, the world series mvp, waves to the crowd during a world series victory parade on november 4, 2016 in chicago. Will the eagles parade be the largest sports parade ever. And if we assume the 8mile parade route had 20 feet of people on each side, for a total of 40 feet, then that works out to about 850,000 people. Cubs world series parade reportedly drew one of the largest crowds ever recorded. Nov 05, 2016 stop me if youve heard this before, but the cubs had a massive fan turnout during the world series parade on friday. The 112th edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff between the national league nl champion chicago cubs and the american league al champion cleveland indians, the first meeting of those franchises in postseason history. Joe ricketts hoists the world series trophy atop a bus driving past wrigley field during a world series victory parade for the chicago cubs on november 4, 2016 in chicago, illinois. Ricketts said he was used to fans coming up to him, asking when the. Kumbh mela pilgrimage, india, 20 30 million arbaeen festival, iraq, 2014 17.
Before the 2016 series, the team would go on to appear in seven world series. Celebrities in attendance for world series game 7 sports. Zobrist was awarded the world series mvp award after hitting. The cubs won their first world series title since 1908 wednesday night. Nationals, redclad fans celebrate with victory parade. Nov 02, 2016 chicago cubs over cleveland indians 43 are you a stathead. Shop for cubs world series champions gear were going to have a parade in chicago that will stand the test of time, chicago mayor rahm emanuel said. Nov 03, 2016 but thanks to extra inning hits from two veterans, ben zobrist and miguel montero, cubs fans can forget about 1908, the last year the cubs won the world series, the year the model t made its debut. An estimated 5 million cubs fans came out for the parade and rally, according to chicago office of emergency management and communications. Nov 16, 2016 an estimated 5 million cubs fans came out for the parade and rally, according to chicago office of emergency management and communications. Chicago cubs attendance data attendance records for the chicago cubs. With over five million in attendance, the chicago cubs parade on. Chicago approximately 5 million people turned out to celebrate the chicago cubs world series victory, city officials said friday. The 1908 world series was significant for being the last world series championship the cubs would win until the 2016 world series 108 years later.
Metra trains were packed to capacity all morning, and began passing some stations altogether. Chicago celebrates cubs world series title with victory. Nov 02, 2019 washington threw a party 95 years in the making saturday afternoon, with baseball fans gleefully lining downtown streets for a world series parade and rally that covered the mall in a sea of red. Celebrities turn out left and right for the biggest sporting events in the world, and wednesday nights world series game 7 between the cleveland indians and.
With statistics topping 5 million in attendance the chicago cubs celebration on friday november 4, 2016 was the 7th largest gathering in. Chicago enjoyed a jubilant victory party for longsuffering baseball fans, whose cubs hadnt won a world series title in more than a century, with a parade through downtown on friday, november 4, 2016. Millions of people attend chicago cubs victory parade. The chicago cubs won the 2016 world series with 87 win over the cleveland indians in game 7 on thursday morning and plans are already underway for. Cubs world series parade reportedly drew one of the largest crowds. Stop me if youve heard this before, but the cubs had a massive fan turnout during the world series parade on friday. The cubs celebrated their first world series title in 108 years friday with a momentous parade and rally culminating at chicagos grant park. Over 5 million fans were in attendance and the cn100 crew joined in the celebration. With statistics topping 5 million in attendance the chicago cubs celebration on friday november 4, 2016 was the 7th largest gathering in human history. This ended the game and the world series, with the cubs winning the series and ending their 108year world series championship drought. Nov 04, 2016 a parade 108 years in the making deserves a good turnout. When chicago mayor rahm emanuel announced that the chicago cubs. Cubs fans keep celebrating with trust falls off tall objects in chicago. Estimates of crowd size were as high as five million in all more than the citys total population.
I cant say how many people were there, but i watched the parade and rally from the beginning and i have never seen so many people ever for an event like that. But thanks to extra inning hits from two veterans, ben zobrist and miguel montero, cubs fans can forget about 1908, the last year the cubs won the world series, the year the model t made its debut. The blackhawks 2015 parade day, when 914,768 people rode the l, ferradaz said. Along the parade route, attendees were happy to tick off their favorite moments from the world series. A parade 108 years in the making deserves a good turnout. I spent friday at the cubs world series victory rally with my kids. Nationals owner ted lerner says world series parade worth the. Nov 04, 2016 the blackhawks 2015 parade day, when 914,768 people rode the l, ferradaz said. Will phillys eagles parade be the largest sports parade ever. Chicago cubs honored by millions at world series celebration. Metras busiest ever day was july 3, 2007, when 430,488 people rode trains to the downtown fireworks display.
The cubs world series victory parade and rally didnt have fivemillion in attendance. Cubs parade crowd estimate a guesstimate, experts say chicago. This, from the chicago tribune the city that works. Moments ago the cubs won the world series 2016 defeating in indians in game seven. The cubs world series victory parade and rally didnt have. Chicago cubs over cleveland indians 43 are you a stathead.
The 1906 cubs won 116 games, finishing 11636 and posting a modernera record winning percentage of. Cubs parade was 7th largest gathering in human history fox. Jeff curryus presswire fridays 62 win in game 7 set off a frenzied. St louis lalate the cubs parade route 2016 map is pending. Chicago cubs, chicago orphans, chicago colts, chicago white stockings also played as a national association franchise. Here is the list of the top10 biggest gatherings that the cubs and the city of chicago have joined. Nov 04, 2016 the cubs won their first world series title since 1908 wednesday night. I let them ditch school, and i took a vacation day from work, and we joined a bunch of other people in grant park to celebrate. Decided to record some footage from the chicago cubs championship parade. Chicago cubs attendance, stadiums, and park factors. Chicago is not the first city to claim enormous parade attendance.
Nov 03, 2016 attendance at suburban schools was ok thursday, but educators are wary of who might be skipping friday to watch the cubs victory parade. The cubs have appeared in a total of eleven world series. The cubs victory parade route map, start time, and ticket details should mirror details used for the last blackhawks parade, insiders report. Nationals owner ted lerner says world series parade worth. Route, date, start time, how to watch and live stream come friday, the astros will be having their own celebration for their title win. Friday at wrigley field before ending with a noon rally in grant park.
Huge crowds downtown, at wrigley for cubs world series parade. The chicago cubs celebration set an all time record in the attendance for the world series parade and rally. Cubs world series celebration ranks as 7th largest gathering. Cubs owner tom ricketts told the crowd that the players on the world series team are going to be chicago baseball legends. Not many students sick with cubs fever thursday, but for. With over five million in attendance, the chicago cubs parade on friday afternoon was the seventh largest gathering in human history. Nov 02, 2016 st louis lalate the cubs parade route 2016 map is pending. In this firstever rematch of this young event, the cubs won in five games for their second straight world series title. Nov 08, 2016 the chicago cubs celebration set an all time record in the attendance for the world series parade and rally. Funeral of ayatollah khomeini, iran, 1989 10 million. How many people attended the chicago cubs world series. Theres no way 5 million went to their world series parade. The chicago river turned cubbie blue friday morning, as the city braced for a parade 108 years in the making. Cubs world series parade reportedly drew one of the.
Cubs parade was 7th largest gathering in human history. The 1908 world series matched the defending champion chicago cubs against the detroit tigers in a rematch of the 1907 series. The cubs rally brought throngs of fans to grant park. Whether its in the top 10 or not, it really was a day to remember in chicago for the millions who were in attendance. Washington threw a party 95 years in the making saturday afternoon, with baseball fans gleefully lining downtown streets for a world series parade and. The parade honoring the world series champion chicago cubs will start at 10 a. World series homecoming parades are always a ton of fun, but since the chicago cubs havent gotten one in 108 years, theirs is sure to be insane.
Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. The city estimates about 5 million people will attend the world series celebration, which would mean nearly twice the citys population plans to attend. Given the excitement surrounding the cubs winning their first world series title since 1908 and chicagos history of celebrating its champions turnout for the parade was massive, with city officials putting estimates at 5 million people in attendance. Attendance at suburban schools was ok thursday, but educators are wary of who might be skipping friday to watch the cubs victory parade. More than 5 million fans attend cubs parade and celebration. When the cubs won the 2016 world series a reported five million people went to that parade, per city officials. The chicago cubs have been around for less than 150 years. Nationals, redclad fans celebrate with victory parade, rally. Nationals world series victory parade highlights the.
The claim that this is the seventh largest gathering in world history can be traced to a list of world events compiled by the british newspaper the telegraph. The cubs are finally world series champions and the city celebrated their victory with a north side parade and rally in grant park. Approximately five million people showed up for the celebration, which now. I spent the day at the cubs world series victory rally with my kids today. The cubs parade was 7th largest gathering in human history. The crowd was also the largest ever recorded in the western hemisphere. Well, the field was about threefourths full, so thats about 487,000 people. Chicago parties it up at cubs world series victory parade attendance estimated at 5 million people november 4, 2016 at 7. Officials estimate that 5 million people showed up to the chicago cubs parade and rally friday, making it the 7th largest gathering in human. Cubs world series celebration ranks as 7th largest. Exactly how many fans showed at the cubs world series parade.
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