{"id":763,"date":"2015-04-27T17:10:30","date_gmt":"2015-04-27T17:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=763"},"modified":"2020-08-18T11:11:07","modified_gmt":"2020-08-18T16:11:07","slug":"nfl-draft-town-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/nfl-draft-town-a-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Draft Town: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you live near the loop, you\u2019ve probably already seen some of the NFL Draft Town setup (or experienced the delightful traffic it\u2019s caused). For those who haven\u2019t, we\u2019ve put together a guide that will help you figure out exactly what to expect this weekend assuming you\u2019ve convinced your wife to let you attend.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>When is it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>NFL Draft Town will be held from Thursday, April 30<sup>th<\/sup> to Saturday, May 2<sup>nd<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Hours:<br \/>\nThursday, April 30:\u00a04 pm \u2013 10 pm<br \/>\nFriday, May 1:\u00a04 pm \u2013 10 pm<br \/>\nSaturday, May 2:\u00a010 am \u2013 7 pm (Philip Phillips concert at 8 pm)<\/p>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-107982\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DraftHelmets.png\" alt=\"NFL Draft\" width=\"1200\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DraftHelmets.png 1200w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DraftHelmets-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DraftHelmets-370x232.png 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DraftHelmets-842x528.png 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DraftHelmets-406x254.png 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>What Should I Know in Advance?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>There are a few things to be aware of. First off, you don\u2019t need a ticket to the actual NFL Draft to attend the festivities at Grant Park. You actually don\u2019t need a ticket at all because the event is free and open to the public, so there\u2019s really no reason not to check it out while it\u2019s here!<\/p>\n<p>You should also know that Columbus Drive is closed between Balbo and Jackson, so don\u2019t plan on using it until May 4<sup>th<\/sup>. Congress Parkway is also closed through May 8<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>There are additional closures on April 30<sup>th<\/sup> with all of the following blocked off from 3-11 pm:<\/p>\n<p>Michigan Avenue between Balbo Avenue and Jackson Boulevard<br \/>\nWabash Avenue between Harrison Street and Jackson Boulevard<br \/>\nVan Buren Street between Michigan Avenue and State Street<br \/>\nCongress Parkway between Michigan Avenue and State Street<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/NFL-Draft-Simulation.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-764\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/NFL-Draft-Simulation.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Draft Simulation\" width=\"624\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/NFL-Draft-Simulation.jpg 624w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/NFL-Draft-Simulation-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/NFL-Draft-Simulation-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/a>What is There to do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>This is the fun part\u2026 Well I guess actually being there and taking part in the festivities is the fun part, but you get the picture.<\/p>\n<p>Corny jokes aside, that\u2019s the simulated picture of the 900,000-square foot Draft Town construction under which some of the events will take place. Here are the highlights for your viewing pleasure:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A Super Bowl Museum\u00a0<\/strong>featuring Bears memorabilia, the Vince Lombardi Trophy, Super Bowl rings and the AFC and NFC Conference Championship Trophies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Draft Tavern\u00a0<\/strong>Presented by Bud Light \u2013 &#8220;The hottest place to drink the coldest beer.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Grant Park&#8217;s\u00a0<strong>Buckingham Fountain\u00a0<\/strong>will be lit up reflecting team colors during the Draft\u2019s first two nights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Sweetness Simulator\u00a0<\/strong>offers fans an opportunity to soar just like Chicago Bears legendary running back Walter Payton, (Sweetness) in a wind tunnel skydive simulator.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Run Like the Wind\u00a0<\/strong>tests fans running speed alongside a 40-yard long LED screen featuring NFL stars running the 40-yard dash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AFC &amp; NFC Row\/Team Houses\u00a0<\/strong>is a mini-village featuring all 32 NFL clubs&#8217; &#8220;Team Houses&#8221; filled with unique club content and memorabilia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>NFL PLAY 60 Zone\u00a0<\/strong>offers an interactive area for kids and families that includes an obstacle course, mobile app gaming, green screen photo opportunity, the NFL PLAY 60 Bus and more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Draft Town Autograph Stage\u00a0<\/strong>featuring free autographs from NFL Legends and current NFL players. (Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1: 4 to 9:30 pm; Saturday, May 2, 10 am to 6 pm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chi-Chefs Kitchen\u00a0<\/strong>will feature selections from some of Chicago&#8217;s best restaurants including Billy Goat Tavern &amp; Grill, Black Dog Gelato, County Barbecue, Dia De Los Tamales, FEAST, Wow Bao and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-107970 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/NFLDraftMap.jpeg\" alt=\"NFL Draft\" width=\"240\" height=\"210\" \/>Is There a Map?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>What kind of Genie would I be if I didn\u2019t have a map for you?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-107979\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-18-at-11.08.22-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"856\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-18-at-11.08.22-AM.png 856w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-18-at-11.08.22-AM-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-18-at-11.08.22-AM-370x168.png 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-18-at-11.08.22-AM-842x382.png 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-18-at-11.08.22-AM-406x184.png 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where Can I Park?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>With all of the street closings, it may be difficult to navigate your way close to the park, but our <a href=\"http:\/\/secure.parkonect.com\/GarageDetail4.aspx?GarageID=186\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">featured garage on Federal and Van Buren<\/a>\u00a0should be just far enough West\u00a0to not be affected by the closed roads. It\u2019s three short blocks from the Grant Park festivities, so it isn\u2019t too far away either. To reserve a spot beforehand, you can either <a href=\"http:\/\/secure.parkonect.com\/GarageDetail4.aspx?GarageID=186\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here<\/a> or navigate over to the big ol\u2019 <em>Still Need Parking<\/em> button we so lovingly place on the page for you. The garage is offering a Draft Special of <strong>$25 for all day parking<\/strong> if you reserve a space online!<\/p>\n<p><strong>UPDATE:\u00a0<\/strong>The garage is now offering a <strong>$16 special<\/strong> from 2 pm to midnight as well. This can be reached by using the same links as above. You can find a similar offer of <strong>$16<\/strong> from a garage on 17 East Adams Street. This one goes from 3 pm to 5 am. You can reserve online at this garage<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.interparkonline.com\/ADAMS-WABASH-PARKING\/Location\/CH598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> here<\/a>. Just put in the time and date and the offer will populate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Still not Sold?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Here\u2019s the NFL\u2019s official promo video to sum it all up:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you live near the loop, you\u2019ve probably already seen some of the NFL Draft Town setup (or experienced the delightful traffic it\u2019s caused). 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