Cubs Parade 2016: Route, Live Stream and Expectations

After 108 years of waiting, the Chicago Cubs finally ended their World Series championship drought with an 8-7 Game 7 win over the Cleveland Indians Wednesday, and a raucous celebration is sure to follow in the Windy City.

According to Danny Ecker of ChicagoBusiness.com, the Cubbies' championship parade will take place Friday at a time yet to be determined. Television and live-streaming details will be revealed later as well.

Ecker also reported that the parade route will take Cubs players, coaches and management from Wrigley Field to Grant Park.

While those involved are likely to go with the flow, the Cubs provided a preview of just how entertaining and crazy the parade could be in the form of their celebration following the Game 7 win in extra innings.

As seen in this photo courtesy of SportsCenter, Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein and actor Bill Murray lived it up in the locker room:

Also, Epstein wasn't shy about his intention to party after the victory, per NBCSN:

Before the official date and time were announced for the parade, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel made it clear that it would simply be an extension of the blowout that occurred in the aftermath of Game 7, according to 670 The Score:

Although there is sure to be plenty of fist-pumping, drinking and smiling, parade organizers have been tight-lipped about any potential surprises or other huge plans related to the event.

One that was brought up often on social media as soon as Mike Montgomery recorded the final out for the Cubs, though, was the possible involvement of Steve Bartman.

Bartman famously got in the way of a foul ball in Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS between the Cubs and Florida Marlins. Outfielder Moises Alou was unable to make the catch, and Chicago went on to blow a 3-0 lead in the game and 3-2 lead in the series.

Despite the fact that the Cubs had many additional opportunities to win the game and the series, Bartman became a pariah who has stayed out of the public spotlight for the past 13 years.

Once the Cubs ended their curse of more than a century without a title, former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne joked that it was finally safe for Bartman to re-emerge:

With Bartman no longer being viewed as a scapegoat, Seattle Sounders striker Herculez Gomez suggested he should play a role in the parade:

Fox NFL analyst Charles Davis was among those who echoed his sentiment:

It isn't yet known if Bartman will play a role, but it would make for a feel-good moment as the Windy City is likely ready to embrace him.

Regardless of whether he is present, the Cubs' World Series parade promises to be one of the most memorable championship celebrations in recent memory since it will allow more than 100 years of frustration to finally be eradicated.

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