7th Largest Gathering in Human History

Friday the Chicago Cubs celebrated their win of the World Series with a parade in Chicago.  The Parade started in  Wrigleyville and ended in Grant Park a populous neighborhood in Chicago.  Media and news officials estimated that there were 5 million people in attendance at the parade.  5 million people ranks as the 7th largest gathering in human history.  There has never been a human gathering this large in United States history.  The most recent gathering that ranked even close to this was the Rod Stewart Concert in Brail in 1994 which had 3.5 million people and ranks 9th overall.  Schools and businesses shut down in Illinois on Friday in order for students and employees to be able to attend the parade.  Thankfully, security and police were able to keep everyone safe and no one was injured or killed during the parade.  The city of Chicago will forever be changed now that the 108 year old curse has been broken!