Named in memory of troops killed in World War I, this stadium was built in three stages beginning in 1922 and ending in 1939 at a cost of $13 million. It officially opened as Grant Park Municipal Stadium in October of 1924 with seating for 45,000. In 1925, at the urging of the parents of those killed in World War I, the name was changed to "Soldiers' Field". The name was changed again the following year and dedicated during the Army-Navy game in November. Over the years adaptations have been made to accomodate larger crowds. A new stadium was completed at a cost of $606 million in 2003. With modern conveniences such as deluxe sky-box suites, Soldier Field now holds about 70,000 for football games and about 105,000 people for events such as rock concerts and political rallies. Some of many highlights include the hosting for the World Cup Soccer games 1994 and the Women's World Cup in 1999.
Location:
425 E. McFetridge Dr., Chicago Illinois 60605
Telephone
312-747-1285
Other Sports and Sporting Events nearby:
(Libertyville) Bicycle Club of Lake County
(St Charles) Canoe Shack
(Merrillville) Deep River Waterpark
(LaPorte) Door Prairie Museum
(Merrillville) Duneland Ski Club
(Elmhurst) Elmhurst Bicycle Club
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04/20 Coming to The Chicago area
Dairy State Cheese and Beer Festival Kenosha WI April20 This fun-filled event includes cheese from around the state of Wisconsin, some of the area’s finest beers and live music.
North Shore Unitarian Church Art Fair Deerfield IL April27-28 NSUC's annual ART FAIR is a juried show featuring the original works of 65+ talented artists and artisans. The fine art and fine crafts exhibited include photography, painting, ceramics, glass, paper, woodwork, metalwork, jewelry, sculpture, fiber, clothing and mixed media. Exhibiting artists come from Illinois as well as from several surrounding states.
Redbud Trail Rendezvous Rochester IN April27-28 See living history of frontier Midwest America, historic camps, music and dance of the period, traditional crafts, food cooked over wood fires, blanket trading, tomahawk and muzzle-loading shooting contests. The village has 40 wooden booths, traditional crafts, blanket trading and muzzle loading shooting matches.
Chocolate Fest Long Grove IL May3-5 Dive into three days of nothing but CHOCOLATE! Mmm, chocolate strawberries, donuts, and much more! Every spring, the Village of Long Grove celebrates the existence of the world's best tasting antioxidant.
Lilac Time Art and Craft Fair Lombard IL May5 The Lilac Time Art and Craft Fair is held annually on St. Charles Road between Main and Elizabeth in downtown Lombard. All of the proceeds received from the craft booth rentals are donated to local charities. Features 140 craft exhibitors and 4000 attendees throughout the day.
Peoria Heights Art Fair Peoria Heights IL May11 A great weekend is planned; the show coincides with the Race for the Cure and the Illinois Art League members show at the Village Hall. A hospitality tent will be open throughout the Art Fair with coffee and donuts in the morning and water and fruit during the day .
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