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Chicago Blackhawks, NHL Announce Winter Classic Fan Festival

The festival will take place Dec. 29 through the 31st at Millennium Park

By James Neveau • •

The Chicago Blackhawks will host an NHL Winter Classic Fan Fest at Millennium Park from Dec. 29 to 31.

The Winter Classic may be in South Bend this winter, but that doesn’t mean Chicago will be shut out, as the NHL announced big plans for the Windy City on Friday.

The Blackhawks, who will play host to the Boston Bruins in that game on Jan. 1, will give fans the opportunity to be a part of the action when they open the NHL Winter Classic Park at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park.

The three day fan festival, which will feature food, live music, autograph sessions with former Blackhawks and Bruins stars, and a special appearance by the Stanley Cup, will begin on Dec. 29 and run through the 31st at the park.

James Neveau
The Blackhawks "Hockey House" is a pop-up store located on Michigan Avenue, just south of the team's flagship store.
There are plenty of interactive elements at the store, including locker stalls featuring jerseys and gear from some of the team's biggest stars.
Fans can also take pictures at the team's photo booth, which is placed directly in front of a large "One Goal" display at the back of the space.
There are plenty of other interesting touches as well, including a mural designed by a local artist to capture the flavor of the city and the history of the team.
These may look like decorative boards, but they are actually from the United Center!
Fans can grab a wide variety of Winter Classic gear, including jerseys, hats, t-shirts, scarves, stocking caps (or in hockey lingo, toques), and much more.
The store will be open through the Winter Classic, which will take place on Jan. 1 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend.
The store will close on Jan. 4, but the team's flagship store down the street is open year-round.

There will be numerous other events around the game as well, including local students getting to travel to South Bend to learn how the ice for the iconic game will be created, as well as a Winter Classic Legacy Event in South Bend, which will benefit the Robinson Community Learning Center in the Indiana town.

Fans are encouraged to download the NHL Fan Access App, which will give them opportunities to win tickets to the game, as well as provide all the latest details on the league.

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