The 2016 Olympics Decision is now looming - Here Are The "Watching Events" in Chicago. As of now - there are 09 hrs - 33 mins - 49 secs to decision time as to where the the 2016 Olympics will be held - whether it would be Chicaco, USA OR Copenhagen, Denmark! The host city for the 2016 Olympics will be announced just before noon Chicago time Friday.
If you want to be part of the action when the host will be announced, here's where it's at:
Among the "watching events" in the Chicago area:
Daley Plaza downtown: The official Chicago 2016 party to watch the decision live will begin at 9 a.m. The plaza is at Washington and LaSalle streets.
Rufino Tamayo Charter School on Southwest Side: This school run by UNO (United Neighborhood Organization) at 5135 S. California Ave., will hold a viewing party starting at 10:30 a.m. The event will include a message by UNO Charter School Network President Juan Rangel broadcast from Copenhagen. Rangel served on the Chicago 2016 Outreach Committee.
Washington Park on South Side: A group of aldermen is sponsoring a "Olympic Watch" in Washington Park, proposed site of the temporary Olympic Stadium. The UniverSoul Circus will conduct its normal morning show from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the big top, and as the decision nears, the circus acts will pause and spectators will watch JumboTrons.
Downtown Naperville: A Naperville Backs the Bid street festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. along Chicago Avenue between Main and Washington streets. The fest will include music and dancing.
Concordia University Chicago in River Forest: A viewing party will start at 10:30 a.m. in the north Geiseman Gymnasium, 7400 Augusta St.
Silver Cross Field in Joliet: The Joliet JackHammers will open the gates to the stadium at 11 a.m. for the announcement live on the JumboTron. Admission is free. Hot dogs, chips, sodas and cookies will be available for sale.
If you want to be part of the action when the host will be announced, here's where it's at:
Among the "watching events" in the Chicago area:
Daley Plaza downtown: The official Chicago 2016 party to watch the decision live will begin at 9 a.m. The plaza is at Washington and LaSalle streets.
Rufino Tamayo Charter School on Southwest Side: This school run by UNO (United Neighborhood Organization) at 5135 S. California Ave., will hold a viewing party starting at 10:30 a.m. The event will include a message by UNO Charter School Network President Juan Rangel broadcast from Copenhagen. Rangel served on the Chicago 2016 Outreach Committee.
Washington Park on South Side: A group of aldermen is sponsoring a "Olympic Watch" in Washington Park, proposed site of the temporary Olympic Stadium. The UniverSoul Circus will conduct its normal morning show from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the big top, and as the decision nears, the circus acts will pause and spectators will watch JumboTrons.
Downtown Naperville: A Naperville Backs the Bid street festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. along Chicago Avenue between Main and Washington streets. The fest will include music and dancing.
Concordia University Chicago in River Forest: A viewing party will start at 10:30 a.m. in the north Geiseman Gymnasium, 7400 Augusta St.
Silver Cross Field in Joliet: The Joliet JackHammers will open the gates to the stadium at 11 a.m. for the announcement live on the JumboTron. Admission is free. Hot dogs, chips, sodas and cookies will be available for sale.
For TV Coverage:
Chicago's final presentation to IOC: You'll have to stay up late or get up early to watch this live. It's set to start around 1:30 a.m., with coverage by Channels 2, 5, 7, 9 and 32.
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