Thousands flock to Midway Plaisance Park for Obama Presidential Center watch party: ‘This is a historic event’

Thousands packed Midway Plaisance Park to watch a livestream of the star-studded ceremony on a large screen, sitting on lawn chairs and blankets. Many were ecstatic about the newest 19-acre addition to Jackson Park, just steps away from the South Side neighborhoods they live or work in. They also said they wanted to celebrate the Obamas’ legacy in Chicago.

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