The Stanley Cup will return to Chicago this weekend.
The most-prized trophy in hockey makes its return to Chicago for the Winter Classic three-day fan festival, which starts Saturday at Jay Pritzker Pavillion at Millennium Park. The Stanley Cup viewing will be from noon to 4 p.m. each day.
The fan festival will feature family-friendly experiences, including autograph sessions with former Blackhawks and Bruins players. Three Chicago-based bands (Red Carpet Riot, State! And 97Nine) will give free performances.
Here’s the complete event schedule:
Saturday, Dec. 29
Noon – 4 p.m. – The Stanley Cup
Noon – 1 p.m. – Brian Campbell autograph session
2 – 3 p.m. – Bryan Bickell autograph session
11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. – Musical performance by Red Carpet Riot
Sunday, Dec. 30
Noon – 4 p.m. – The Stanley Cup
1:30 – 2:15 p.m. – Denis Savard autograph session
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. – MillerCoors Beer Summit and Q&A with Ray Bourque & Denis Savard
11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. – Musical performance by Stache
Monday, Dec. 31
Noon – 4 p.m. – The Stanley Cup
Noon – 1 p.m. – Tony Esposito autograph session
2 – 3 p.m. – Johnny Bucyk autograph session
11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. – Musical performance by 97Nine