2026 Reunion Weekend Itinerary

We are looking forward to welcoming family to Chicago for the Daniel-Jay Family Reunion. Below is a high-level overview of the weekend events. This page will be updated as details are finalized and should be used as the primary source for reunion information.

Thursday, July 16

Arrival

Reunion Check-in 6-8 pm

Hampton Inn & Suites

33 W Illinois Ave, Chicago IL

6001 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Explore Chicago

Friday, July 17

Morning

Cultural Tour of Chicago (optional)

8:15 AM - Board Bus · Depart 9:05 AM from the Hampton Inn & Suites

33 W Illinois Ave, Chicago IL

6001 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

9:50 AM - Arrive @ Obama Presidential Center (tour of campus. Paid museum tickets unavailable)

12:30 - Depart Obama Presidential Center

Afternoon

1:00 PM - Lunch Pearl’s Place Restaurant3901 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

2:15 PM - Begin tour of Bronzeville

4:30 PM - Arrive back at the Hampton Inn & Suites

Evening

5:40 PM - Board Bus · Depart 6:00 PM from Hampton Inn & Suites

Flavaluxx Lounge

2912 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612

6:30 PM - Steppin’ Through the generations welcome party

9:30 PM - Return to Hampton Inn & Suites

Saturday, July 18

Morning

8:00 AM - Coffee with Cousins

(Hospitality Suite)

Family connection time

Use this open time to connect with family, explore the city, and create memories together

Evening

5:00 PM - Board Bus · Depart 5:15 PM from Hampton Inn & Suites

6:00 PM - Arrive Promontory Point

Inaugural Scholarship award Banquet presented by The Gamble Family@

*Please wear green and/or white

5491 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60615

10:00 PM - Depart Promontory Point

Sunday, July 19

Farewell Brunch @ Hampton Inn

9:30 AM - Farewell Gathering & Brunch

Family Lounge

33 W Illinois Ave, Chicago IL

11:00 AM - Depart Hampton Inn & Suites