{"id":42129,"date":"2019-04-05T13:24:10","date_gmt":"2019-04-05T18:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=42129"},"modified":"2019-04-11T15:23:54","modified_gmt":"2019-04-11T20:23:54","slug":"pokemon-go-fest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/pokemon-go-fest\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate 4-Day Pok\u00e9mon GO Fest is Happening in Chicago This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo Credit: Pokemon Go Fest<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 13-16 | Grant Park | 11 am – 7 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chicago is the festival mecca, assembling an array of quirky fests from Baconfest<\/a> to Donutfest<\/a>, to Lollapoolza<\/a> and more. And adding to the unique, wholly-fun festival scene in the Chi is a Pok\u00e9mon GO Fest<\/a>, spanning over four days at the magnificent Grant Park. That’s right! From June 13 – 16, thousands will flood the beautiful Loop area from 11 am – 7 pm each day.<\/p>\n

Meet hundreds of trainers like\u00a0yourself and enjoy\u00a0a fun day in the sun. What shall we expect\u00a0at\u00a0this\u00a0immersive\u00a0Pok\u00e9mon\u00a0GO Fest? So\u00a0far, The\u00a0Pok\u00e9mon\u00a0company\u00a0has\u00a0revealed that\u00a0the\u00a04-day extravaganza\u00a0will involve a thrilling exploration throughout Grant Park, packed with cool global in-rewards and challenges. Participants will be able to conduct special research to unlock exciting rewards, take photo ops, and mingle at the Team Lounges, where you’ll meet Instinct, Mystic, or Valor teammates.<\/p>\n

As we inch closer to the date, stay informed through their website<\/a>\u00a0for further details. Tickets<\/a> aren’t available\u00a0for purchase quite yet, but the price is confirmed to be $25 (single-day admission only). You’ll want to find parking<\/a> ahead of time, trust me. Don’t miss out on this enhanced\u00a0gaming experience, sure to make you feel like a kid again!<\/p>\n

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Featured Image Credit: Pok\u00e9mon GO Fest Instagram<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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