25 photos/videos of Blue Jays fans invading Wrigley Field in large numbers

It had been a long time since the Blue Jays had visited Wrigley Field.

The Jays, an American League team, don’t play Chicago’s National League team very often. As such, Friday was their first visit to the 101-year-old ballpark since 2005.

Blue Jays fans come from all over Canada, and they travel well, as we’ve seen in recent years at road games in Seattle. So you know they weren’t going to let this opportunity pass them by. A weekend series against the Cubs, the reigning World Series champions, at Wrigley Field?

And a day game, no less?

They came prepared, in large numbers, and they were loud.

Let's go #BlueJays pic.twitter.com/nECd5wP2h6

— Jenn Smith (@Baseball_Jenn) August 18, 2017

At 8:45 am on Friday outside Wrigley Field #BlueJays fans patiently wait for the beer stands to open. pic.twitter.com/bn1C6OkgwW

— Richard Griffin (@RGriffinStar) August 18, 2017

I mean, they were ready at breakfast.

Chicago breakfast

A post shared by Ian Kennedy (@itmkennedy) on Aug 18, 2017 at 9:06am PDT

The Blue Jays don’t come here often and neither do we but when we do Canada shows up in typical fashion. Jays fans everywhere. #letsgobluejays

A post shared by JOAL ROSHKO (@jjroshko) on Aug 18, 2017 at 9:19am PDT

So excited to visit ballpark #17 on my list: Wrigley Field! 💙⚾️

A post shared by GEORGIA 📍currently chicago (@georgiasap) on Aug 18, 2017 at 12:59pm PDT

Quick stop at the iconic Wrigley Field for @bluejays fans @devinmcdonald_30 @emps7 & @erikpete27 . On their way back to @SUNYGeneseo from Western 🇨🇦. #safetravelsboys

A post shared by Geneseo Ice Knights (@geneseoiceknights) on Aug 18, 2017 at 2:25pm PDT

Let’s go #bluejays!

A post shared by Jennifer Reichert (@jjreichert) on Aug 18, 2017 at 12:36pm PDT

The current scene at Wrigley Field.

A post shared by Priscilla Yu (@priscillayu) on Aug 18, 2017 at 9:45am PDT

Wrigley Field. One thing off the bucket list.

A post shared by Priscilla Yu (@priscillayu) on Aug 18, 2017 at 10:01am PDT

They were even loud at batting practice.

Jays batting practice……LET’S GO BLUE JAYS!!!! #GOOSEBUMPS #LETSRISE

A post shared by B-Rad (@moose00011) on Aug 18, 2017 at 10:34am PDT

Friday pinned in the windy city

A post shared by Nick Di Nallo (@ndinal10) on Aug 18, 2017 at 10:34am PDT

Erin’s dream come true. #JaysVCubs

A post shared by Eric Arthrell (@arthrell24) on Aug 18, 2017 at 10:45am PDT

6ix in the Chi. #torontobluejays #chicagocubs #wrigleyfield #mlb #torontofanstravelbest #6ix @bluejays #northside

A post shared by Andrij Kotowych (@thedrij) on Aug 18, 2017 at 10:50am PDT

The Jays are here!! #LetsRise #GoJaysGo ⚾️🐻

A post shared by brandi cumming (@shebranigans) on Aug 18, 2017 at 11:00am PDT

3 blondes and a brunette walk in to Wrigley (along with 10000 other Bluejays fans)…. 💕⚾️ #letsgobluejays #jaystrip2017 #cousins

A post shared by Sarah Dales (@sarah_dales) on Aug 18, 2017 at 11:05am PDT

Home game in Chicago? YUP! #chillinois2017

A post shared by Pat Manion (@patmanion) on Aug 18, 2017 at 11:16am PDT

#morejaysthancubs #wrigleyfield

A post shared by Brandon Schaafsma (@brandonschaafsma) on Aug 18, 2017 at 11:15am PDT

Canadians being ICE COLD to their bachelors!! Take off you hoser! 🇨🇦⚾️

A post shared by Mike Schaefer (@mikeschaefer14) on Aug 18, 2017 at 11:18am PDT

1st time the Blue Jays have been @ Wrigley Field in over 12 years, the second-longest gap by an opposing team in the MLB. I’m so thankful to be here and pumped for an amazing weekend of baseball! Go Jays! . . .#thefriendlyconfines #wrigleyfield #morethanagame #bluejays #cubs #ladiesofEVBL #EVBL2017 #imnotcrying #yourecrying #shutup #baseball #canadiansabroad

A post shared by Modern Hobo (@modernhobo) on Aug 18, 2017 at 11:24am PDT

A post shared by Ian McD (@stone_fella) on Aug 18, 2017 at 11:32am PDT

Spot the Canadian drunk girls #jays #chicago

A post shared by amelieflanagan (@amelieflanagan) on Aug 18, 2017 at 11:59am PDT

Blue Jays vs. Cubs #Chicago

A post shared by alejandra fuertes moore (@alefuertesmoore) on Aug 18, 2017 at 12:01pm PDT

Its #RallyCap time!!! #BlueJays #GOJAYSGO #LetsRise #Baseball #Wrigley

A post shared by Lesley Bouza (@brightlysung) on Aug 18, 2017 at 1:50pm PDT

Though their team lost the game 7-4, Blue Jays fans did get a thrill in the eighth inning when Toronto scored three runs to narrow the score to 5-4.

Lots of jays fans at Wrigley

A post shared by Ian McD (@stone_fella) on Aug 18, 2017 at 2:00pm PDT

This place is rocking with @bluejays fans. #letsgobluejays #gojaysgo

A post shared by Joel Gates (@joeldgates) on Aug 18, 2017 at 2:04pm PDT

Expect an equally enthusiastic Blue Jays fanbase at Wrigley again on Saturday, when they take on Chicago in Game 2 of their three-game series.

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