Chicago Blackhawks fans from the city and surrounding area turned out in droves on a steamy Friday morning to cheer the 2013 Stanley Cup victors on during their 30 minute long parade through downtown and a subsequent victory rally in Grant Park.
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Loading Slideshow Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsScoping the view at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsCrowd surfing at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsYoung fans wait at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsMayor Rahm Emanuel (left) looks on at Blackhawks victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsSpeeches from the podium at the Chicago Blackhawks victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsSpeeches from the podium at the Chicago Blackhawks victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsSpeeches from the podium at the Chicago Blackhawks victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsMayor Rahm Emanuel (right) at the Chicago Blackhawks victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsMayor Rahm Emanuel takes the podium at the Chicago Blackhawks victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsSpeeches at the Blackhawks victory rally in Chicago's Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsChicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy at the Chicago Blackhawks victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsIllinois Governor Pat Quinn speaks at the Chicago Blackhawks victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsCheering the Stanley Cup at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsHoisting the Stanley Cup at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsWaving to the crowd at the Blackhawks victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsWaving to the crowd at the Blackhawks victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsChicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (left) at the Blackhawks victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsChicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (left) at the Blackhawks victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsCoach Joel Quenneville at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsCoach Q at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsCelebrating at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsCelebrating at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsCelebrating at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsCelebrating at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsCelebrating at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsCelebrating at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsAll smiles at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsCelebrating at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsCelebrating at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsCelebrating at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsAndrew Shaw at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsAt the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsPatrick Kane at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsGoaltender Casey Crawford at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsCapt. Jonathan Toews at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsCapt. Jonathan Toews at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsCapt. Jonathan Toews at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsHoisting the Stanley Cup at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsHoisting the Stanley Cup at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsHoisting the Stanley Cup at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsHoisting the Stanley Cup at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsPatrick Kane hoisting the Stanley Cup at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
DSC03729_9162602310_lChicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsHoisting the Stanley Cup at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
DSC03739_9160380091_lChicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsHoisting the Stanley Cup at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsHoisting the Stanley Cup at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsHoisting the Stanley Cup at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsHoisting the Stanley Cup at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsHoisting the Stanley Cup at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
Marian Hossa Chicago Chicago Cheers Its 2013 Stanley Cup ChampsHoisting the Stanley Cup at the Chicago Blackhawks 2013 victory rally in Grant Park.
All photos by Joshua Mellin for Huffington Post Chicago
Reports of fans camping out for a space at the 11 a..m rally in Grant Park's Hutchinson Field came in as early as 6 30 a.m. while ABC Chicago said some celebrants even camped out overnight.
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Loading SlideshowFans cheer in Grant Park for a rally to honor the Stanley Cup hockey champions Friday June 28 2013 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
A police officer throws water bottles to fans as thousands gather in Grant Park for a rally to honor the NHL Stanley Cup hockey champion Chicago Blackhawks Friday June 28 2013 in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell (29) holds up the Stanley Cup Trophy during a rally in Grant Park for the NHL Stanley Cup hockey champions Friday June 28 2013 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) holds up the Stanley Cup Trophy during a rally in Grant Park for the NHL Stanley Cup hockey champions Friday June 28 2013 in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa holds up the Stanley Cup Trophy during a rally in Grant Park for the NHL Stanley Cup hockey champions Friday June 28 2013 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Fans cheer for the Chicago Blackhawks during a rally in Grant Park for the NHL Stanley Cup hockey champions Friday June 28 2013 in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Fans cheer for the Chicago Blackhawks during a rally in Grant Park for the NHL Stanley Cup hockey champions Friday June 28 2013 in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Fans cheer along the parade route as buses carrying the NHL Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks passes in Chicago Friday June 28 2013. The Blackhawks celebrate the team's second championship in four years. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Fans cheer during a rally in Grant Park for the NHL Stanley Cup hockey champion Chicago Blackhawks on Friday June 28 2013 in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews holds up the 2013 Stanley Cup during a victory parade down Washington Street Friday June 28 2013 in Chicago. The Blackhawks celebrate the team's second championship in four years. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
The Chicago Blackhawks' executive staff from left General Manager Stan Bowman Vice presidents Al Macisaac Jay Blunk owner Rocky Wirtz and President Jim McDonough ride in the 2013 Stanley Cup Champion victory parade down Washington Street Friday June 28 2013 in Chicago. The Blackhawks celebrate the team's second championship in four years. (AP Photo/Scott Eisen)
Chicago Blackhawks' fans takes pictures as Jonathan Toews and the Stanley Cup pass by during a victory parade down Washington Street Friday June 28 2013 in Chicago. The Blackhawks celebrate the team's second championship in four years. (AP Photo/Scott Eisen)
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford left and left wing Brandon Saad ride in the 2013 Stanley Cup Champion victory parade down Washington Street Friday June 28 2013 in Chicago. The Blackhawks celebrate the team's second championship in four years. (AP Photo/Scott Eisen)
Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews holds up the 2013 Stanley Cup during a victory parade down Washington Street Friday June 28 2013 in Chicago. The Blackhawks celebrate the team's second championship in four years. (AP Photo/Scott Eisen)
Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews holds up the 2013 Stanley Cup during a victory parade down Washington Street Friday June 28 2013 in Chicago. The Blackhawks celebrate the team's second championship in four years. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
The 2013 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks ride in a victory parade down Washington Street as an elevated train passes by Friday June 28 2013 in Chicago. The Blackhawks celebrate the team's second championship in four years. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
The Blackhawks parade down Washington Street in downtown Chicago en route to a massive rally in Grant Park.
The Blackhawks parade down Washington Street in downtown Chicago en route to a massive rally in Grant Park. There's the Cup
The Blackhawks parade down Washington Street in downtown Chicago en route to a massive rally in Grant Park.
The Blackhawks parade down Washington Street in downtown Chicago en route to a massive rally in Grant Park.
Fans cheer as buses carrying the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks passes during a victory parade in Chicago Friday June 28 2013. The Blackhawks celebrate the team's second championship in four years. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Fans cheer along the parade route as buses carrying the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks passes in Chicago Friday June 28 2013. The Blackhawks celebrate the team's second championship in four years. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Despite high sprits confetti cannons and lots of cheers the celebration had some dangerous moments as well. Just before 10 30 a.m. NBC Chicago's Mary Ann Ahern tweeted a photo of a man getting arrested near City Hall indicating he had two loaded guns.
As of 1 p.m. the Chicago Fire Department said 92 patients were treated for heat exhaustion and heat related issues at the event 42 of which resulted in hospital transport.
Officials have yet to release attendance estimates early predictions were set around two million but based on visual estimates it's safe to say the fete was packed
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Tracy Voss ( TracyVoss) June 28 2013Adding to an already memorable day was the speech given by Hawks goaltender Corey Crawford After Patrick Kane presented Crawford with the title belt given to the team's best postseason player Crawford launched into a charming f bomb laden speech while marveling at the sight of the Hawks fans (Warning some NSFW language)
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