Certain events can draw large crowds. A famous face, historic occasion, or celebration can bring people out by the thousands. Some crowds gather for emotional or curious reasons. Famous individuals, including presidents and celebrities, have drawn large crowds in the past.

Historic events and celebrations have also brought people together. In one instance, a new city infrastructure project reportedly attracted nearly the entire town. A podcast, Stories of Atlanta, explores some of these crowds, including a perplexing one that gathered after the Civil War.

Further details about these crowds and the podcast are available from the source.