2023 100BMC Holiday Toy Drive

About the 25th Annual 2023 100BMC Holiday Toy Drive

Join the 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc. (100BMC) for a night of music, dancing and fun to celebrate the holiday season, as we strive to assist those who are less fortunate. We will have an old school vs. new school battle of the DJs (DJ JustOne – New School | DJ John – Old School) that will keep you dancing all night. Tickets include complimentary beverages by Molson Coors Beverage Company and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, until exhausted. Food will be available for purchase at the concession stand on the first floor.

Announcement: Luella’s Southern Kitchen will provide food for purchase at the concession stand this year. Below is a tentative list of a la carte menu items for sale:

• Chicken and Waffles
• Brisket Sandwich with Bacon Jam
• Fried Catfish
• Shrimp and Grits
• Mac and Cheese
• Cajun Seasoned Fries
• Peach Cobbler Dessert

You must be at least 21 or older to attend. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Bags may be searched at the discretion of Soldier Field and must adhere to the Soldier Field Bag Policy. No exceptions. Only the following bags are allowed:

• • Bags that are clear plastic and do not exceed 12″x6″x12″
  • Small clutch bags, which cannot exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″ in size, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bags

The 100BMC Holiday Toy Drive collects thousands of dollars in toys, coats and gift donations. Funds raised to support this act of community kindness and engagement are used to purchase additional gifts and personal necessities for women and children in homeless shelters, community outreach organizations, and health centers to make the holiday season brighter for children and families experiencing a difficult period in their lives.

Sponsors include Molson Coors Beverage Company, Walmart, Enterprise, ComEd, Black McDonald’s Owners Association, Get Covered Illinois, Peoples Gas Community Fund, CIBC, FedEx and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey.

Attire

After five cocktail (semi-formal) attire.

Parking / Transportation

Ample parking is available in the Soldier Field North Garage located at 1356 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60605. Cost: $25 per vehicle for up to 4 hours or $30 per vehicle for 4 – 12 hours. Rideshare transportation, such as Lyft and Uber, are readily available in the area for scheduling/booking.

Health and Safety / COVID-19 Protocols

Your health and safety is our top priority. As COVID-19 guidance has evolved, so have our protocols. The 2023 100BMC Holiday Toy Drive will follow all City of Chicago COVID-19 Protocols, which are subject to change anytime. Before attending, we recommend attendees be up to date with COVID-19 vaccines (including boosters). Face masks are not required; however, they are strongly recommended except when actively eating or drinking.

Event Protocols – What You Should Know

• Ticket QR Code(s) – After registering, you (the ticket buyer) should have received a confirmation email from Ticket Falcon with a PDF attached, including your ticket QR code(s) as well as ticket QR codes via a separate reminder email within a day of the event. If you cannot access your PDF confirmation, you can quickly show your ticket QR code(s) via the Ticket Falcon > My Tickets page or Ticket Falcon App. Please have your ticket QR codes readily available before you reach check-in with your brightness turned up to expedite the process. Note: Only the ticket buyer receives confirmation of all tickets purchased, including those purchased on behalf of others. If your party is not arriving together, please forward them the ticket QR code(s) to ensure a seamless check-in.
• Entry—All guests must enter through the United Club entrance on the first floor. There will be adequate signage to highlight where this entrance is.
• Face Masks—Face masks are not required; however, they are strongly recommended except when actively eating or drinking.
• Toys— Do not forget to bring a toy (valued at $20 or more) if you purchased the $20 “Early Bird General Admission with Toy” ticket type. If you purchased the $40 “General Admission without Toy” ticket type, you are not required to bring a toy for entry.
• Age Restriction— You must be at least 21 to enter.
• Coat Check— Coat check is available and included in the cost of your ticket.
• Bag Policy—Bags may be searched at the discretion of Soldier Field and must adhere to the Soldier Field Bag Policy.
• Social Distancing— The United Club is large enough for attendees to spread out. There are no current state mandates for social distancing. We encourage frequent hand washing, sanitizing and distancing. We will provide on-site sanitizing stations in high-touch areas.