For the first time in over 50 years, Chicago is hosting this year’s NFL draft. Since 1968, the draft has been held at a variety of locations in New York City, with Radio City Music Hall hosting the event since 2006.

While tickets are required for the actual draft, local residents and attendees have access to a host of free events in Draft Town, an area set up in Grant Park offering live music, food, player autographs, interactive games and more. Draft Town is open today and tomorrow from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

The actual draft will take place at the historic Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, with the first round beginning tonight at 7:00 p.m. 

Learn more:
Draft Town Opens Tomorrow As NFL Draft Kicks Off In Chicago – Chicagoist
Draft Town presented by Oikos Triple Zero – NFL
Draft Town Schedule of Events – NBC Chicago