You’ve waited 21 years for this day. The Bears are in the Super Bowl, and they’re going to win–you just know it. Why? Because you’re going to cheer like a champ. Get on the ball at one of these bashes.
Early to rise
The Monsters of the Midway are back in the game–big time–and missing your chance to party would be a major fumble. Get in formation at the RedEye Super Bowl Party. Festivities start at 9 a.m. with a $20 food and drink package featuring a breakfast buffet, domestic drafts, cocktails and more. At game time, watch the Bears on multiple screens and bring a Budweiser or Bud Light bottle cap to compete for cash prizes in RedEye’s squares tournament. No cover. Duffy’s Tavern and Grill, 420 1/2 W. Diversey Pkwy. 773-549-9090.
First to the ball
If you want to stake out a good seat, you’ll have to get up early. Redmond’s makes it easy with Bears and Buckets. The Lakeview bar is serving bunch till 3 p.m., and drink specials include $15 domestic buckets and $20 import buckets. Stick around to watch the game on multiple high-definition screens. 10 a.m. No cover. 3358 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-404-2151.
Big time
If a cub-sized celebration is what you’re after, watch the game at home on your nine-inch screen. But if you want to party with the big boys, paw your way to the Abbey Pub Super Bowl Party and watch the action on a 15-foot screen or one of nine other TVs. While you’re at it, nosh free pizza and stay cool with an optional $35 drink package featuring food, well drinks and domestic bottles (this sentence as published has been corrected in this text). 4 p.m. No cover. 3420 W. Grace St. 773-478-4408.
Then and now
The days of the ’85 Bears and the “Super Bowl Shuffle” may be long gone, but to you they feel as close as the Bears win over Seattle a few weeks ago. At Alcock’s Super Bowl Party, celebrate today’s team with an open bar, a buffet and the game on 14 screens. Rumor has it you may just get a glimpse of some of the Super Bowl champs of yesteryear too. 2 p.m. $40. 411 S. Wells St. 312-922-1778.
Uber bash
Partying in the parking lot is fun, but when the Bears are in the Super Bowl only Uberstein’s Ultimate Tailgate Party will do. Get fired up on the patio with grilled brats; there’ll be lawn chairs and lazyboys for relaxin’ while you watch the game on a jumbo screen. Inside, catch the action on nine plasma screens. Also on the lineup: all-you-can-drink draft beer, Jell-O shots, giveaways, face painting and prizes for the best blue-and-orange get-up. Still not enough ruckus for you? Quadruple the fun with side-by-side shots from Uberstein’s shotski ($20 for four shots). Reservations required. 11 a.m. $60 cover. 3478 N. Clark St. 773-883-0300.
Winning deal
Does your appetite for a primo food and drink deal during the game rival your craving for a Bears’ victory? Then don’t miss McDunna’s Super Bowl Bash, featuring an appetizer-and-pizza buffet and an open bar, with the big game on multiple screens. 3 p.m. $50. 1505 W. Fullerton Ave. 773-929-0944.
Get down
Excessively celebratory end-zone dances may be a no-no, but there will be no penalty for dancing at Roscoe’s Super Bowl Party. After all, you’ll watch the game on a jumbo projection screen on the dance floor–or on one of seven monitors in the bar. There’s also a complimentary buffet, giveaways, a CD and DVD raffle, and drink specials. Score! 4 p.m. No cover. 3356 N. Halsted St. 773-281-3355.
Miller time
One little vowel separates “Bears” from “beers,” but Kroll’s Super Bowl Party isn’t making much of a distinction. Miller Brewing Co. hosts this year’s party, which features the game on two jumbo projection screens and 20 flat screens, plus an appearance by the Miller Girls. Keep on your toes between plays with a blackjack game, with prizes, and a raffle. 3 p.m. No cover. 1736 S. Michigan Ave. 312-235-1400.
A different animal
Really want to go wild on Super Sunday? Don’t miss the Wild Goose Super Bowl Bash. This party scores a touchdown with giveaways every quarter and specials that include $12 buckets of domestic bottles and $4 Italian beef sandwiches. Catch all of the action on 20 screens–including two mammoth 10-foot projection screens. 3 p.m. No cover. 4265 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-281-7112.
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