Cubs championship parade to be held Friday

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Get ready to kick off your weekend with another party, Chicago.

The Cubs' championship parade will be held Friday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Thursday morning.

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The buses will leave Wrigley Field at 10 a.m. and will travel along Michigan Avenue between Oak St. and Ohio St. at 11 a.m. before making their way down Columbus Dr. between Monroe St. and Balbo Ave.

Fans are encouraged to view the parade from the following locations:

— Addison from Sheffield to Pine Grove

— North Michigan Avenue from Oak St. to Ohio St.

— Columbus Dr. from Monroe St. to Balbo Ave.

The celebration rally will take place at Lower Hutchinson Field in Grant Park around 12 p.m. It's free and open to the public.

All attendees must pass through security screening at entrances at Michigan Ave. and Jackson Blvd. and at Michigan Ave. and Congress Pkwy. 

There will be a zero tolerance policy for drinking on public streets and sidewalks.

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