A Descriptive Essay On A Chicago Cubs Game

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There is nothing that I love to do more than go to a Chicago Cubs game. My family and I usually go to one every year now. It is my favorite time of the year. There are so many great things about Wrigley Field, from the beautiful field, to the delicious tasting food, all the way to Wrigleyville. This past May, my dad, sister, grandpa, and I went to a game. When we first got to Chicago, we found somewhere to park close to the field. We got there two or three hours ahead of game time. The area around Wrigley Field is called Wrigleyville. This is where there is a park, shops, and restaurants. This area is always packed with people. The sidewalks are always shoulder to shoulder with people. We walk around for a little bit and buy some shirts or hats for souvenirs. Then we went in the park about one or two hours ahead of game time. …show more content…

Whether it has been a year, or you have never seen it. It is always the best. There are pictures that I have seen of it. I have seen it on TV, but nothing does it justice. The first time I saw it, I was astonished. The grass in the outfield is cut perfectly in a checkered formation. The dirt on the infield is watered down so that it looks perfect. The dark green ivy covers the whole outfield wall. It depends what time of year someone goes to a game. If someone were to go in April or May, the ivy would be still a light brown color. Then when June, July, August, and September roll around, the ivy is that dark green color. Once we get into the ballpark, we went down to field level and watch the players warm up. Then after about an hour, we went up and found our

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