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Snow Days Chicago

Snow Days Chicago is a free five-day winter festival on Michigan Avenue in Grant Park featuring a national snow sculpting competition, dog sled demonstrations, a snowboard rail jam and kids activities! Bring the whole family and watch as the city is transformed into a winter wonderland, showcasing over 27 beautiful and unique sculptures made entirely out of snow! 

  

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Award Winning and Final Sculptures

High School Snow Sculpting Exhibition

Dog Sled Demonstrations

Snowboard Rail Jam

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Snow Sculpting Competition Award Ceremony

Dates:
Feb 12, 2009 - Feb 16, 2009
Hours:

11 am to 8 pm, Thursday, February 12 - Sunday, February 15
11 am to 6 pm, Monday, February 16


For any last minute major changes to event including cancellation due to unsafe weather conditions, please call 3-1-1 for the most up-to-date information.

Location:
Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park
East side of Michigan Avenue between Harrison Street and Balbo Drive
601 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
Admission:

FREE

Website:
For additional information please visit, http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents
Public Transportation:

We encourage all visitors to use public transportation. With stops nearby, CTA buses and trains and Metra trains provide convenient alternatives to driving. The closest stops to the park include the "Harrison" Red Line, "LaSalle" Blue Line, "Library" Orange and Brown Lines, and Green, "Adams/Wabash" Green and Pink stops. There are also many Michigan Avenue bus lines that stop near Snow Days Chicago, including the 3 King Drive, 4 Cottage Grove, 7 Harrison, 126 Jackson and 147 Outer Express Drive.


For specific information, call RTA at 312-836-7000 or visit the CTA or Metra web sites.

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Snow Days Chicago
Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park
East side of Michigan Avenue between Harrison Street and Balbo Drive
601 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago IL 60603
312.744.3315

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