Northwestern University Day

Arlington Park will turn Purple and White in this celebration of Northwestern University athletics and academics.

“Chicago’s Big 10 Team” will be honored with an appearance by Head Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald, one of college football’s top young coaches, and a star on Northwestern’s 1995 Rose Bowl Team.

Also appearing will be Men’s Head Basketball Coach Bill Carmody, other Wildcat coaches, and many of the well known athletes that have competed for the Wildcats.

There will be a performance by the Northwestern University marching band, and kids will love the antics of the mascot, “Willie the Wildcat.”

Enjoy a signature “Purple Wildcat Cocktail and other surprises.

Northwestern students will have the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets.