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Bus by bus the Chicago Cubs will parade their way through downtown Chicago Friday in a historic celebration that is sure to be among the biggest the city has seen in years. 

Though the official parade route will start at about 11 a.m., the parade will leave Wrigley Field about 10 a.m., according to officials.

The parade will travel along Michigan Avenue between Oak Street and Ohio Street. It will then continue along Columbus Drive between Monroe Street and Balbo Avenue.

A celebration rally will take place at Lower Hutchinson Field in Grant Park at approximately noon, when the motorcade arrives in Grant Park.

Fans are being asked to watch the parade along Addison Street from Sheffield Avenue to Pine Grove Avenue, along North Michigan Avenue from Oak Street to Ohio Street and on Columbus Drive from Monroe Street to Balbo Avenue. 

Commuters traveling to the Loop will want to allow extra time to travel and officials are encouraging fans to use public transportation.