NOTE: NBC Chicago will offer a live stream with complete parade coverage beginning at 9 a.m. Friday right here.

Chicago is about to turn Cubbie blue. 

A flood of Cubs fans is set to fill downtown Chicago to congratulate the historic team's return to the Windy City Friday morning. 

From a river dyeing to a massive rally in Grant Park, the city will honor the Cubs like never before. 

Here's what you need to know. 

WHAT IS HAPPENING

The celebration will start at 7:15 a.m. as city officials are expected to dye the Chicago River Cubbie blue.

After that, busses are slated to leave Wrigley Field at 10 a.m. with the parade beginning at 11 a.m. in downtown Chicago.

The parade route will culminate with a rally in Grant Park's Lower Hutchinson Field. This is expected to begin around noon. 

THE FULL PARADE ROUTE AND WHERE YOU CAN WATCH

Fans are being asked to watch the parade along Addison Street from Sheffield Avenue to Pine Grove Avenue, along North Michigan Avenue from Oak Street to Ohio Street and on Columbus Drive from Monroe Street to Balbo Avenue. 

The parade will leave Wrigley Field about 10 a.m., the mayor's office said a in a news release, with the official parade route starting about 11 a.m. traveling along Michigan Avenue between Oak Street and Ohio Street. It will then continue along Columbus Drive between Monroe Street and Balbo Avenue.

A celebration rally will take place at Lower Hutchinson Field in Grant Park at approximately noon, when the motorcade arrives in Grant Park.

The gates at Lower Hutchinson Field open at 8 a.m. for the rally. Attendees can enter Grant Park at Jackson and Michigan or Michigan and Congress. 

Attendees with disabilities can enter Grant Park at Balbo and Michigan. City officials will be on hand to provide ADA accommodations for any attendee who needs them.

NBC Chicago will also offer a live stream with complete parade coverage beginning at 9 a.m. Friday right here.

TRANSPORTATION

Commuters traveling to the Loop will want to allow extra time to travel and officials are encouraging fans to use public transportation.

The Chicago Transit Authority will provide extra service along all rail lines following the morning rush into the afternoon. Multiple CTA bus routes will be detoured in the downtown area for set-up, take-down and the entire parade and rally. 

A full list of street closures has not yet been announced. 

Bikes will not be allowed on CTA trains from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and all stroller and carts must be folded before boarding buses and trains.

Metra is also providing extra train service to accomodate Cubs fans, but trains are expected to reach capacity on all lines. 

Metra will offer a one-day $5 unlimited ride ticket for the celebration and is encouraging riders to purchase their tickets in advance. 

“Metra will use every locomotive and railcar we have on hand to try to manage the huge number of fans travelling downtown, but I want to be clear – trains will be crowded and operating off-schedule,” Metra CEO Don Orseno said in a statement. “If you plan to take Metra tomorrow, we advise that you listen closely to platform announcements for the latest train information.”

Bikes and alcohol will not be allowed on any trains Friday and quiet car rules will be suspended. 

Metra said nearly 85,000 tickets were sold for the Chicago Blackhawks victory rallies in 2013 and 2015, with about 170,000 rides taken. 

“Tomorrow is expected to be the busiest day in Metra’s history,” Orseno added. “We ask all of our regular customers and the new customers we expect to see tomorrow to be patient and, most importantly, be safe.”

Residents, motorists and fans should expect traffic delays throughout the Loop due to the parade. Additional traffic is expected downtown in areas between 31st and Division, and from Halsted to Lake Shore Drive; and in Wrigleyville from Irving to Belmont, and Southport to Lake Shore.

STREET CLOSURES

Street closures around Wrigley: Closures will be implemented as public safety needs warrant. It should be anticipated that closures may be in effect as early as 5am; streets are anticipated to be re-open by noon

• Clark Street from Grace to Newport Avenue
• Addison Street from Racine to Lake Shore Drive

Street closures around procession to Grant Park:

Residents should anticipate parking restrictions and street closures to be implemented on Michigan Avenue, between Lake Shore Drive and Wacker. Closures will be implemented as public safety needs warrant. It should be anticipated that closures may be in effect as early at 10 a.m. Streets are anticipated to re-open by 1 p.m., or as soon as it is safe to do so.

Additional street closures may be implemented as necessary due to crowd size to ensure the public safety of pedestrians and parade attendees.

If your car is towed or relocated, call 311. 

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Any bag, case or purse other than clear bags; balloons and beach balls; cameras with lenses longer than 6" when fully extended; cans, bottles or other beverage containers; clothing or signage with offensive or vulgar language; confetti coolers; fireworks, smoke bombs; ice chests; illegal drugs; laser pens and pointers; noise-making devices (i.e., horns, whistles, etc.); poles to display banners or flags; seat cushions with zippered covers, pockets or flaps; strollers; umbrellas; video or movie cameras; weapons; any other items deemed to be dangerous or inappropriate; outside food and beverage not sealed in its original package.