Aug. 11, 2010

CHICAGO- Join the Flames and 25th Ward Alderman Danny Solis on Friday, Aug. 27 for Community Day, an event at Flames Field that will feature a free pre-game Flames Family Fest and the UIC men's soccer team's exhibition match against crosstown rival DePaul.

The pre-game festival begins at 6 p.m., and the match between the Flames and the Blue Demons kicks off at 7 p.m.

Included in the pre-game festivities are:

Games
Face Painting
Balloon Creations
Fire Truck Inflatable
Giveaways
Public Service Booth
Soccer Skills taught by the Flames
Safety Tips from the UIC Police
A real Chicago Fire Department Fire Truck
Raffle

Kids can also meet the team after the game and receive autographs and photos.

Community Day is the Flames' way of reaching out to the 25th Ward and the neighborhood surrounding the UIC campus while providing an outlet for kids to watch college athletics. It will also provide a sneak peek at the 2010 edition of the UIC soccer team.

Flames Field, located at 901 W. Roosevelt Road, is accessible at the intersections of Maxwell and Halsted or Maxwell and Morgan. Free parking is available on Morgan Street, across from Flames Field.

Bring your family and join the Flames and Chicago's 25th Ward for an evening of free fun and NCAA soccer on Community Day Aug. 27.