Pokémon GO Fest: Photos from Chicago’s gathering of Pokémon enthusiasts in Grant Park

The three-day Pokémon GO Fest kicked off Friday in Grant Park to celebrate the game’s 10-year anniversary. Here are photos from the event.

People play Pokémon Go at Grant Park on Friday.

People play Pokémon Go at Grant Park on Friday.

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The Pokémon GO Fest in Grant Park on Friday attracted a huge crowd of participants of all ages.

The Pokémon GO Fest in Grant Park on Friday attracted a huge crowd of participants of all ages.

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People play Pokémon GO while walking around at the festival Friday at Grant Park.

People play Pokémon GO while walking around at the festival Friday at Grant Park.

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A Pokémon Go participant and her dog, Obsidian, at Grant Park on Friday.

A Pokémon Go participant and her dog, Obsidian, at Grant Park on Friday.

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Jason de la Cruz, right, uses three different accounts to play Pokémon Go on Friday at Grant Park.

Jason de la Cruz, right, uses three different accounts to play Pokémon Go on Friday at Grant Park.

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Garrett and Joel get engaged during a surprise proposal at the Pokémon Go Fest at Grant Park on Friday.

Garrett and Joel get engaged during a surprise proposal at the Pokémon Go Fest at Grant Park on Friday.

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People play Pokémon Go at Grant Park on Friday.

People play Pokémon Go at Grant Park on Friday.

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Aidar 10, and his brother Jomart, 5, look at their Pokémon card collection while at the Pokémon Go Fest at Grant Park on Friday.

Aidar 10, and his brother Jomart, 5, look at their Pokémon card collection while at the Pokémon Go Fest at Grant Park on Friday.

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People take a break at the Pokémon GO fes Friday at Grant Park.

People take a break at the Pokémon GO fes Friday at Grant Park.

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People check out the merchandise for sale at the Pokémon GO Fest in Grant Park on Friday.

People check out the merchandise for sale at the Pokémon GO Fest in Grant Park on Friday.

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Pokémon socks

Pokémon socks? Of course, it’s the Pokémon GO Fest in Grant Park on Friday.

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Blake Edmondson shows off his Pokémon tatoos at the festival Friday in Grant Park.

Blake Edmondson shows off his Pokémon tatoos at the festival Friday in Grant Park.

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Families take photos at the Pokémon GO Fest at Grant Park on Friday.

Families take photos at the Pokémon GO Fest at Grant Park on Friday.

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People play Pokémon GO at the festival Friday at Grant Park.

People play Pokémon GO at the festival Friday at Grant Park.

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People play Pokémon Go while walking around the festival at Grant Park on Friday.

People play Pokémon Go while walking around the festival at Grant Park on Friday.


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