The idea behind Free Hugs Day is to spread love one hug at a time and show that people do care.
Saturday's event was under way in 23 states, 20 countries and on six of the world's seven continents. It was truly a global effort.
Chicagoans enjoy free hugs on Michigan Ave.
April 4, 2009 (CHICAGO) From 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., members of the Chicago non-profit group called Positive Focus were offering free hugs to people walking by the old Water Tower.
