My Chemical Romance Celebrates “The Black Parade” at Soldier Field

CHICAGO (AP) - On Friday, August 29, 2025, veteran rock outfit My Chemical Romance brought their critically acclaimed The Black Parade album to Chicago’s Soldier Field, marking the second stop on their North American summer tour.

Gates opened at 5:00 PM, with parking lots accessible beginning at 3:00 PM to accommodate an eager crowd that began gathering hours in advance. The sold-out stadium buzzed with anticipation as fans clad in vintage tour merch and the band’s signature black attire queued along the South Loop shoreline.

At 7:00 PM, the band took the stage under a canopy of evening lights, launching into the album’s opening track and immediately igniting a massive sing-along. Throughout the two-hour set, frontman Gerard Way and his bandmates-Ray Toro, Frank Iero, and Mikey Way-delivered a faithful rendition of each song, from the menacing drum march of “Welcome to the Black Parade” to the emotive guitar solos on “Famous Last Words.” The performance featured dramatic lighting and minimalist stage visuals, ensuring the focus remained on the album’s dynamic storytelling and the fans’ collective energy.

Soldier Field’s ADA drop-off and rideshare points, located at Gate 14 and the 18th Street turnaround respectively, saw seamless operations, as did public transit connections via CTA bus routes and the Roosevelt L station. Organizers credited advance mobile ticket downloads and pre-purchased parking passes with expediting entry and maintaining crowd flow.

As the final notes of “Cancer” faded, confetti cannons erupted, sending thousands of black-and-white streamers skyward. The band exited the stage to a roaring ovation, leaving no doubt that My Chemical Romance’s triumphant return to Soldier Field will be remembered as one of the summer’s defining rock moments.

Event Details

Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
Venue: Soldier Field, South Loop, Chicago
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Show Start: 7:00 PM
Parking Opens: 3:00 PM