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Historic Soldier Field Opens Up Exclusive United Center Club for Third Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa Dec. 5

Decorate the Stadium Tree and Meet a Chicago Bears Player

Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr., hosts its third annual Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 5 at 10am in the United Club for about 600 guests.

The lavish brunch will be one of the few times during the year when the United Club’s fine dining is open to the public.

Families will not only be able feast on a fantastic holiday-themed breakfast, but also visit with Santa, his elves and with a former Chicago Bears’ player, Jerry Azumah.

At the stadium, children under age 12 can decorate a cookie to bring home. Families are encouraged to bring their own ornament to decorate the stadium tree. The top three handmade ornaments will receive prizes.

“We invite everyone to take advantage of this unique holiday event as it’s a special opportunity to experience this historic venue,” said Timothy J. Mitchell, General Superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District.

Dominick’s is the host sponsor of this annual holiday event. Soldier Field will also be hosting a toy drive benefiting the Walter and Connie Payton Foundation.

Connie Payton and family members plan to be in attendance. All are encouraged to bring unwrapped toys to the event. Donated toys will go to deserving Chicagoland children during this holiday season.

Admission is $50 for adults, $25 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3 years of age.

Reservations are only available by calling 312-235-7162 or by emailing sfspecialevents@dncinc.com.

Guests can park in the north garage attached to the stadium for $16 (under 4 hours) and enter directly to the United Club.

Visit soldierfield.net for more information.

About the Chicago Park District

For more information about the Chicago Park District’s more than 7,600 acres of parkland, 570 parks, 26 miles of lakefront, 10 museums, two world-class conservatories, 16 historic lagoons, nearly 50 natural areas, thousands of special events, sports and entertaining programs, please visit chicagoparkdistrict.com or contact the Chicago Park District at 312-742-PLAY or 312-747-2001.