Cubs fans gather in Wrigleyville more than 12 hours before World Series Game 3

It's safe to say Cubs fans are excited for the first World Series game at Wrigley Field in 71 years.

Fans started lining up outside the ballpark and at Wrigleyville bars as early as 5:30 a.m. CT Friday morning. Game 3 between the Cubs and Indians doesn't start until 7 p.m. (8 p.m. ET).

Check out the scene in Wrigleyville. This is dedication.

I knew the Cubs in the World Series would be big I'm just not sure we all realized how big. This is this morning at 5:30 am. pic.twitter.com/uqqImiBT5i
— David Kaplan (@thekapman) October 28, 2016

7:45 am in Wrigleyville. This is nuts. pic.twitter.com/heYbA91ZiY
— Matt Lindner (@mattlindner) October 28, 2016

8:28 AM CT: Murphy's Bleachers bar in Wrigleyville. Beer is already flowing pic.twitter.com/ihRr165q3V
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) October 28, 2016

It's been 108 years since the Cubs won a World Series, so these fans are used to waiting. Fourteen hours isn't too long in the grand scheme of things.

And for those imbibing before tonight's game, Cubs President of Baseball operations Theo Epstein has some advice:

Theo Epstein: "Please pace yourself. The morning drinking might be a little much. We're starting at 7 and probably going until 11." #Cubs
— 670 The Score (@670TheScore) October 28, 2016

Stay safe, Cubs fans!

-Ryan Fish