Jewel-Osco marks 126th anniversary with neon-themed beach bash & charity volleyball

Jewel-Osco will celebrate its 126th Anniversary with a nighttime beach party and charity volleyball at North Avenue Beach on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 6-10 p.m. The Electric Anniversary Party and Charity Volleyball Tournament will feature glow-in-the-dark games, DJs, food, and drinks.

According to the press release, volleyball registration is open to the public for Mixed/Coed 4’s and 6’s divisions. Winners in each division will be able to give a $4,000 donation to local charities aligned with the grocer’s mission to nourish communities.

“For more than 126 years, Jewel-Osco has had the privilege of being part of your family’s table,” Senior Marketing Director for Jewel-Osco Tina Browen said in the company’s announcement. “After last summer’s enormous success during our 125th Anniversary celebration, we are thrilled to bring this charitable beach volleyball tournament back with a charged-up new theme. The Electric Anniversary Party is our way of amping up our appreciation to the communities we serve every day.”

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Glow games, DJs, and a VIP lounge on the lakefront

The night will include glow-in-the-dark volleyball and bocce, a neon foam party, cornhole, giveaways, and live DJ sets from Chicago entertainers, according to the press release. Fans can also catch Thursday Night Football on big screens and opt for a VIP experience inside JoJo’s “Time Out Zone” lounge.

For the volleyball tournament, check-in starts at 6 p.m. and play begins a half hour later. In case of rain, the tournament and party will be moved to Friday, September 5. All participants must be 21 or older to register.

Food stands and a Beer & Beverage Garden will feature tastes from sponsors including Nabisco, Blue Bunny, General Mills, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Sargento, Frito-Lay, Tyson, and more.

To enter the tournament or learn more about party features, visit celebratewithjewelosco.com. Space is open to all skill levels and is designed to bring together Chicago’s beach-sports community for a night of fun and giving back.