5,500 athletes representing parks all over the city participated in the Opening Ceremonies at Soldier Field today! Congratulations to all the dedicated athletes! Looking forward to the spring games starting tomorrow.

Koz Park athletes.
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Koz Park athletes.
Athletes from McGuane Park.
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Athletes from McGuane Park.
McGuane Park loves Special Olympics.
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McGuane Park loves Special Olympics.
Norwood Park is ready to go.
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Norwood Park is ready to go.
Welles Park athlete giving high fives!
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Welles Park athlete giving high fives!
Independence Park is here!
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Independence Park is here!
Just a little excited.
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Just a little excited.
Shabbona Park athletes.
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Shabbona Park athletes.
Shabbona Sharks!
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Shabbona Sharks!
Celebrating!
Thanks to all the volunteers from Bank of America.
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Thanks to all the volunteers from Bank of America.
Superintendent Mike Kelly gives the athletes his words of wisdon.
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Superintendent Mike Kelly gives the athletes his words of wisdon.
Cheer section!
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Cheer section!
Jesse White Tumblers
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Check out the Jesse White tumblers.
Jesse White tumblers.
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Jesse White tumblers soaring!
Norwood Park Spirit award winners.
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Congrats! Norwood Park wins the Spirit Award.
Runner carrying the torch.
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Carrying the torch.
Torch running bringing in the flame.
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Torch runners.
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Lighting of the caldron.
Lighting the caldron.
Special Olympian lighting the caldron.
The caldron is lit.
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The caldron is lit.
We are out of here and ready for competition.
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We are out of here and ready for competition.
Thanks to our law enforcement officers for helping out today.
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Thanks to our law enforcement officers for helping out today.
Beautiful Soldier Field.
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Beautiful Soldier Field.
The height of the Long Jump.
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The height of the Long Jump.
Power discus throw.
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Power discus throw.
Ball toss competition.
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Ball toss competition.
Ball toss wind-up.
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Ball toss wind-up.
Long Day of competition.
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Long Day of competition.
Koz Park athletes.
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Koz Park athletes.
Athletes from McGuane Park.
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Athletes from McGuane Park.
McGuane Park loves Special Olympics.
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McGuane Park loves Special Olympics.
Norwood Park is ready to go.
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Norwood Park is ready to go.
Welles Park athlete giving high fives!
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Welles Park athlete giving high fives!
Independence Park is here!
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Independence Park is here!
Just a little excited.
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Just a little excited.
Shabbona Park athletes.
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Shabbona Park athletes.
Shabbona Sharks!
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Shabbona Sharks!
Celebrating!
Thanks to all the volunteers from Bank of America.
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Thanks to all the volunteers from Bank of America.
Superintendent Mike Kelly gives the athletes his words of wisdon.
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Superintendent Mike Kelly gives the athletes his words of wisdon.
Cheer section!
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Cheer section!
Jesse White Tumblers
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Check out the Jesse White tumblers.
Jesse White tumblers.
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Jesse White tumblers soaring!
Norwood Park Spirit award winners.
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Congrats! Norwood Park wins the Spirit Award.
Runner carrying the torch.
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Carrying the torch.
Torch running bringing in the flame.
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Torch runners.
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Lighting of the caldron.
Lighting the caldron.
Special Olympian lighting the caldron.
The caldron is lit.
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The caldron is lit.
We are out of here and ready for competition.
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We are out of here and ready for competition.
Thanks to our law enforcement officers for helping out today.
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Thanks to our law enforcement officers for helping out today.
Beautiful Soldier Field.
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Beautiful Soldier Field.
The height of the Long Jump.
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The height of the Long Jump.
Power discus throw.
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Power discus throw.
Ball toss competition.
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Ball toss competition.
Ball toss wind-up.
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Ball toss wind-up.
Long Day of competition.
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Long Day of competition.