illi News - Mayor Brandon Johnson, Department of Family and Support Services, and Chicago Early Learning to Host Second "Chicago's Largest Playdate" Celebrating America 250 at Humboldt Park

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CHICAGO ~ Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, along with the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) and Chicago Early Learning, are gearing up for a special event to celebrate America's 250th birthday. The second-ever "Chicago's Largest Playdate" will take place on Saturday, June 27 at Humboldt Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The free playdate is expected to bring together children ages three to five and their families from all over the city. This event follows the success of the first Playdate held on April 10 at Maggie Daley Park, which quickly reached its RSVP cap of 1,000 attendees. The America 250 Playdate has also reached its capacity with 1,250 RSVPs.

Mayor Johnson expressed his excitement for the event, stating that after seeing the turnout at the first Playdate in April, they knew they had to make it bigger. He also emphasized the importance of coming together as a community to spread joy and support young residents and their families.

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The theme for this year's Playdate is "Play America 250," which aims to honor the nation's history, culture, and communities through interactive activities that encourage family engagement and intergenerational connections. Children will have the opportunity to participate in various activities such as arts and crafts, games, coloring, storybook readings, and more. Resource tables will also be available for families seeking information about preschool options for the upcoming school year.

Angela Green, Commissioner of DFSS, expressed her enthusiasm for welcoming families from all over Chicago to this event. She believes that "The City's Largest Play Date reflects the very best of Chicago," bringing families together through play while celebrating childhood.

The event is made possible by various partners such as DFSS Children's Services Division, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District, Austin Childcare Providers Network, Illinois Action for Children, early childhood community-based organizations, and other family service partners. Home Run Inn has also generously partnered to provide grab-and-go pizza slices, cookies, and bottled water for the attendees.

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The event schedule includes registration from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a welcome program featuring Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) and Mayor Brandon Johnson. There will also be raffle giveaways during this time. From 10:50 to 11:30 a.m., families can enjoy an interactive storytime, followed by a dance party from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The highlight of the event, the Playdate Parade, will take place from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., followed by lunch pick-up and event wrap-up with grab-and-go lunches courtesy of Home Run Inn.

In addition to these scheduled activities, there will be all-day activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., including craft stations, a photobooth, Little Artists Mural, resource tables, and a quiet time cove. To ensure that families from all over the city can attend the event, 200 free CTA passes will be given out.

For more information about Chicago's Largest Playdate and its activities, please visit their website. This event promises to be a fun-filled day for families while celebrating America's history and community spirit.

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