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25th ANNUAL WORLDWIDE TOAST TO HARRY CARAY
​VOTE FOR HARRY:
​Re-Elect Harry Mayor of Rush Street

Harry Caray’s Tavern Navy Pier | 700 East Grand Avenue
Wednesday, March 29
the score Live radio Broadcast: 2p– 6p
Toast Time: 5:30p

​Fans are invited to join in the annual celebration of Harry Caray’s extraordinary life at Harry Caray’s Tavern Navy Pier on March 29th to honor the 25th anniversary of Harry’s passing. Chicago will be in an election frenzy in March, and the theme of this year’s Toast is VOTE FOR HARRY: Re-Elect Harry Mayor of Rush Street. Harry was elected Mayor of Rush Street August 24, 1980. Numerous establishments around Rush street campaigned for him and he won the election in a landslide. Mayor Jane Byrne acknowledged his victory by declaring that Harry was Mayor of Rush Street and she was Mayor of the rest of Chicago.

Twenty five years after Harry’s passing there’s a movement to re-elect Harry as Mayor of Rush Street to reaffirm forever that he is the one and only and there will never be another. Former Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster will be campaigning as Harry. In addition to being a World Series champion and two-time All-Star, Dempster is a hilarious performer and does a  terrific Harry impersonation. Jeff Garlin, life-long Cub fan, multi-talented comedian and co-star of Curb Your Enthusiasm has accepted the role of Harry’s campaign manager. NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kurt Busch has taken on the role of Harry’s driver. 

Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg will lead the Toast at 5:30p with a rousing rendition of Harry’s favorite song, “Take Me out to the Ball Game.” Ryne will be joined by Jeff Garlin, Kurt Busch, Ryan Dempster, Ron Kittle, Richard Dent, Bill Kurtis, Roe Conn, Dutchie Caray and others.  The polls will close at 5:30p, and after the Toast, election results will be announced after the Toast by Chicago Board of Elections Commissioner William Kresse followed by an election celebration song sung by the incomparable Jim Cornelison, anthem singer for the Blackhawks. 
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The Score’s Parkins & Spiegel Show will broadcast live from the Toast from 2p– 6p. Fans gathered for the Toast will be given campaign posters, larger-than-life Harry glasses and Harry face masks at Toast time. Fans who aren’t able to join the ceremony at Harry’s can use our app (link on harrycarays.com) to virtually don Harry glasses and listen live on 670AM in the Chicagoland area or tune in online to join in and raise a glass to Harry from anywhere in the world.

vOTE FOR HARRY eNDORSEMENT tRACKER

A slew of politicians, athletes and celebrities have already officially endorsed Harry’s re-election and the list continues to grow.
ELECTED OFFICIALS
​United States Senator Dick Durbin
United States Senator Tammy Duckworth
United States Congressman Mike Quigley
67th U.S Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
​United States Ambassador Rahm Emanuel

​​Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart
Cook County Commissioner John Daley

​​Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot
Mayor Richard M. Daley
Chicago 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly
Chicago 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins
Vice Mayor and 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney
​Illinois Governor JB Pritzker
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul
Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs
Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza
Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon
Illinois State Senator Sara Feigenholtz
Illinois State Representative Kam Buckner
Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn

​Mayor of Rosemont Brad Stephens

​​Chicago Federation of Labor
Celebrities
ACTORS
Jim Belushi
Peter Billingsley
Tom Dreesen
Jeff Garlin
​Bonnie Hunt
Taylor Kinney
​Jane Lynch
Joe Mantegna
Bill Murray
​Joel Murray​
​Bob Odenkirk
Robert Smigel & Triumph
Vince Vaughn

​​MUSICIANS
Jim Cornelison
Fall Out Boy
Tom Morello
Eddie Vedder
​Max Weinberg
ATHLETES
Kurt Busch
Chris Chelios
The Chicago Wolves
Andre Dawson
​Jody Davis
Ryan Dempster
Richard Dent
​Mark Grace
Ron Kittle
Brandon Marshall
Joakim Noah
Will Perdue
Aramis Ramirez
Anthony Rizzo
Ryne Sandberg
Geovany Soto
​Rick Sutcliffe
​Kerry Wood
TELEVISION & RADIO
Chip Caray
Roe Conn
Bob Costas
​Pat Foley
Pat Hughes

​Bill Kurtis
Steve Stone
Chuck Swirsky

NOTABLE NAMES IN SPORTS

Dutchie Caray
Marv Levy
Joe Maddon
Tom Ricketts

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Steve, you know I’ll be with you in spirit,” Harry said, “And with spirits, if you know what I mean.

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  • Restaurants
    • Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, River North >
      • Nitti's Speakeasy
      • Nittis Supper Club
    • Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, Lombard >
      • Weddings at Harry's in Lombard
    • Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, Rosemont
    • Holy Mackerel!, Lombard
    • Harry Caray's Tavern, Navy Pier >
      • CURLING BY THE LAKE
      • Tay-Gates
    • Harry Caray's 7th Inning Stretch, Mag Mile
    • Harry Caray's Midway Airport
    • Chicago Sports Museum
  • Reserve
  • TO GO+DELIVERY
  • Private Events
    • AT ONE OF OUR RESTAURANTS
    • OFF PREMISE CATERING
    • Holiday Parties At Harry's
  • Gift Cards+Retail
    • GIFT CARDS
    • HOLY COW POTATO CHIPS
    • T Shirts, Hats & Collectibles
    • Autographed Memorabilia
    • Holiday, Special Events and Packages
  • About
    • Company
    • Harry Caray
    • Toast to Harry Caray
    • Celebrity Gallery
    • MAGIC #108
    • Employment Opportunities >
      • Available Positions
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Media Kit