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Cubs parade: Chicago celebrates World Series title

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant during the World Series victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant during the World Series victory rally in Grant Park.
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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and starting pitcher Jake Arrieta during the World Series victory rally in Grant Park.
Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and starting pitcher Jake Arrieta during the World Series victory rally in Grant Park.
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Chicago Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist talks during the World Series victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist talks during the World Series victory rally in Grant Park.
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Travis Wood holds the World Series trophy.
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Travis Wood holds the World Series trophy.
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Cubs president Theo Epstein said it took about 10 seconds to decide he needed to cut Miguel Montero.
Cubs president Theo Epstein said it took about 10 seconds to decide he needed to cut Miguel Montero.
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Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon talks during the World Series victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon talks during the World Series victory rally in Grant Park.
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Anthony Rizzo celebrates in front of the Wrigley Field marquee.
Anthony Rizzo celebrates in front of the Wrigley Field marquee.
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Fans gather in Grant Park.
Fans gather in Grant Park.
Kiichiro Sato, AP
Cubs fans cheer and take pictures.
Cubs fans cheer and take pictures.
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Jon Lester, Travis Wood, David Ross and John Lackey.
Jon Lester, Travis Wood, David Ross and John Lackey.
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Cubs players wave to fans outside Wrigley.
Cubs players wave to fans outside Wrigley.
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A young fan holds a sign during the parade.
A young fan holds a sign during the parade.
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Fans take pictures of the parade.
Fans take pictures of the parade.
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Former Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood waves to the crowd.
Former Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood waves to the crowd.
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Willson Contreras waves to the crowd.
Willson Contreras waves to the crowd.
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The Cubs' buses travel down the parade route.
The Cubs' buses travel down the parade route.
Kiichiro Sato, AP
Cubs president Theo Epstein holds the Commissioner's Trophy.
Cubs president Theo Epstein holds the Commissioner's Trophy.
Paul Beaty, AP
Owner Tom Ricketts' bus passes Wrigley Field.
Owner Tom Ricketts' bus passes Wrigley Field.
Paul Beaty, AP
Cubs fans shake hands after wrestling in the mud at Grant Park.
Cubs fans shake hands after wrestling in the mud at Grant Park.
Charles Rex Arbogast, AP
Cubs players wave to fans during the parade.
Cubs players wave to fans during the parade.
Kiichiro Sato, AP
A truck with a replica Commissioner's Trophy on Michigan Ave.
A truck with a replica Commissioner's Trophy on Michigan Ave.
Jerry Lai, USA TODAY Sports
Jake Arrieta rides on a bus past the Wrigley Field marquee.
Jake Arrieta rides on a bus past the Wrigley Field marquee.
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Clark, the Cubs' mascot, during the parade on Michigan Avenue.
Clark, the Cubs' mascot, during the parade on Michigan Avenue.
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A dog wears a Cubs bandana at the parade.
A dog wears a Cubs bandana at the parade.
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Cubs fans waves flags from a trolley on Michigan Avenue.
Cubs fans waves flags from a trolley on Michigan Avenue.
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Cubs president Theo Epstein waves to the crowd.
Cubs president Theo Epstein waves to the crowd.
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A young girl waves a pennant on Michigan Avenue.
A young girl waves a pennant on Michigan Avenue.
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Fans celebrate in Grant Park.
Fans celebrate in Grant Park.
Charles Rex Arbogast, AP
From left to right, Anthony Rizzo, Dexter Fowler, Kris Bryant and Jason Heyward.
From left to right, Anthony Rizzo, Dexter Fowler, Kris Bryant and Jason Heyward.
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Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta.
Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta.
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Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber.
Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber.
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Cubs manager Joe Maddon.
Cubs manager Joe Maddon.
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Cubs catcher Miguel Montero hoists the Commissioner's Trophy.
Cubs catcher Miguel Montero hoists the Commissioner's Trophy.
Jerry Lai, USA TODAY Sports
World Series MVP Ben Zobrist.
World Series MVP Ben Zobrist.
Jerry Lai, USA TODAY Sports
A Chicago police officer celebrates with fans during the parade.
A Chicago police officer celebrates with fans during the parade.
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Fans line the parade route.
Fans line the parade route.
Kiichiro Sato, AP
Fans celebrate during the parade outside of Wrigley Field on Addison Street.
Fans celebrate during the parade outside of Wrigley Field on Addison Street.
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Fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field during the parade.
Fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field during the parade.
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A general view during the parade on Michigan Avenue.
A general view during the parade on Michigan Avenue.
Jerry Lai, USA TODAY Sports
Cubs owner Tom Ricketts waves to the crowd during the parade on Michigan Avenue.
Cubs owner Tom Ricketts waves to the crowd during the parade on Michigan Avenue.
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Cubs fans celebrate in Grant Park.
Cubs fans celebrate in Grant Park.
Charles Rex Arbogast, AP
Fans gather at Grant Park.
Fans gather at Grant Park.
Kiichiro Sato, AP
A Chicago Cubs fan is interviewed as she heads to Grant Park.
A Chicago Cubs fan is interviewed as she heads to Grant Park.
Charles Rex Arbogast, AP
The Chicago River is dyed blue near the Michigan Avenue Bridge.
The Chicago River is dyed blue near the Michigan Avenue Bridge.
Erin Hooley, AP
Young fans wait for the start of the World Series victory parade on Michigan Avenue.
Young fans wait for the start of the World Series victory parade on Michigan Avenue.
Jerry Lai, USA TODAY Sports
Fans gather at Grant Park.
Fans gather at Grant Park.
Kiichiro Sato, AP
Fans walk toward Grant Park for a parade honoring the World Series champion Chicago Cubs baseball team, Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato) ORG XMIT: ILKS101
Fans walk toward Grant Park for a parade honoring the World Series champion Chicago Cubs baseball team, Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato) ORG XMIT: ILKS101
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Fans wait for the start of the parade on Michigan Avenue.
Fans wait for the start of the parade on Michigan Avenue.
Jerry Lai, USA TODAY Sports
The Chicago River is dyed blue near the Michigan Avenue Bridge.
The Chicago River is dyed blue near the Michigan Avenue Bridge.
Erin Hooley, AP
Brian Terry, of Bannerville USA, installs championship banners in preparation for the parade.
Brian Terry, of Bannerville USA, installs championship banners in preparation for the parade.
Antonio Perez, AP