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Cubs Parade: By The Time They Got To 'Cubstock' ... We Were Many Million Strong

By the time we got to Woodstock Cubstock, we were half a several million strong,

And everywhere was a song and a celebration.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- As the World Series champion Chicago Cubs traveled though the throngs of fans on Michigan Avenue on Friday, the finally got to this:

"Welcome to Cub-stock," said manager Joe Maddon. "Look at this thing."

FIVE MILLION fans were estimated at the parade and rally, according to city officials.

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Fans gather at Grant Park to celebrate the Cubs' championship. (Chicago Cubs/Twitter)
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