5K people turn up to catch Pokémon Go in Chicago

Incredible! People set out to catch Pokemon Go

About 5.000 people showed up at Millennium Park on Sunday for probably one of the first massive Pokémon Go player gatherings since the game has been released in the US a couple of weeks ago. Teenagers, artists, cosplayers, young adults and families with children spent a couple of hours or more chasing Pokémon near Cloud Gate, the silver sculpture — nicknamed "The Bean" — that is also a popular Chicago landmark.

5K people turn up to catch Pokémon in Chicago

Announced as "The first ever Pokémon Go meet up," the event reached attention on Facebook during the last week, with 27K people "interested" in going. Participants could attend at no charge.

The event was started by Sam Guerrero, 24, a technician at a Chicago-based computer repair company who said he didn't expect such a massive attendance. "I expected only friends, co-workers and family members, but it quickly spread."

Volunteer Ryan Harvey, 27, said that members of Silph Road, an online network of Pokémon trainers, helped in spreading the word online. About 20 people volunteered at the event to distribute maps and programs.

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