Free Bears Watch Party Grant Park
When: Thursday, September 5 , 2019 12noon-10PM
First-come, first-serve. No tickets are required.
Where: Grant Park near Buckingham Fountain Check here for exact location. No info at time of publication. Entrance at Congress and Michigan.
Security: Walk-through and handheld metal detectors. No bags larger than 16-by-16-by-6 inches.
No backpacks, signs, coolers, chairs, selfie-sticks, etc. That means you’ll have to buy your booze there. I’m sure it will available at some ridiculous price as well as food.
Bears fans can celebrate the start of the regular season with the Kickoff Experience. To celebrate the Bears first game of the NFL’s 100th season, against the Packers at home enjoy a full day of free activities then watch the game (kick off 7:20pm) on 17-foot screens around the park.
Events
- Free music by non-Chicago performers 3-7pm
- The Mini-Madden 20 Tournament will run throughout the day for those who just can’t wait until 7 p.m. for the competition to start.
- Fans will have the opportunity to test themselves on NFL Combine activities, take pictures with the Super Bowl Trophy, and listen to live music throughout the event.
- The Chicago Bears Drumline and Monster Squad will also make appearances.
- Bears fans can get something signed by Bears legends at the Autograph Stage.
- Richard Dent, 1-2 p.m.
- Jim McMahon, 2-3:30 p.m.
- Matt Forte, 4:15-5:45 p.m.
- Charles Tillman, 6-7:30 p.m.
What is the Madden 20 Tournament
The Madden 20 Championship Series (MCS) is the name given to the qualification season for the Madden Bowl. The season is made up of EA Major events, each with a different roster-building format and qualification process.
MCS Structure
The Madden 20 Championship Series (MCS) is the name given to the qualification season for the Madden Bowl. The season is made up of EA Major events, each with a different roster-building format and qualification process.
