CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thousands attended the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening ceremony Thursday.
The center opens to the public Friday.
Here's what to know about the events.
Watch the full opening ceremony below:
The Obama Presidential Center opens soon, and there are openings and closings to navigate.
Monday, June 8 at 6 a.m. - Friday, June 19 at 6 a.m.
Blackstone, from Midway Plaisance to 60th St. - no parking both sides of the street.
60th St. from Dorchester to Blackstone.
Monday, June 8 at 6 a.m. - Monday, June 22 at 5 p.m.
60th St. from Dorchester to Stony Island - no parking both sides of the street.
60th St. from Blackstone to Stony Island EB
Monday, June 15 at 6 a.m. through Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m.
Midway Plaisance, from Dorchester to Stony Island EB and WB
Blackstone, from 59th St. to Midway Plaisance
Cornell, from Stony Island to 57th St.
Stony Island, from Midway Plaisance to 63rd St.
Stony Island, from 59th St. to 57th St.
59th St. EB, from Harper to Stony Island.
Monday, June 15 at 6 a.m. - Saturday, June 20 at 11:59 p.m.
Midway Plaisance, from Woodlawn to Blackstone.
Dorchester, from 59th to 60th St.
Wednesday, June 17 at 6 a.m. - Friday, June 19 at 6 a.m.
Woodlawn, from 59th to 60th St.
Midway Plaisance, from Ellis to Woodlawn.
Sidewalk restrictions
Monday, June 8 at 6 a.m. - Monday, June 22 at 5 p.m.
60th St. from Dorchester to Stony Island.
Monday, June 15 at 6 a.m. - Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m.
Midway Plaisance, from Dorchester to Stony Island.
Blackstone, from 59th St. to Midway Plaisance.
Cornell, from Stony Island to 57th St.
Monday, June 15 at 6 a.m. - Saturday, June 20 at 11:59 p.m.
Midway Plaisance, from Woodlawn to Blackstone.
Dorchester, from 59th St. to 60th St.
The Obamas have had a busy since they arrived to Chicago last weekend.
Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama surprised former administration and campaign staffers at a reunion event at the Salt Shed on Wednesday.
Valerie Jarrett, the CEO of the Obama Foundation, said many people have lots of emotion on seeing the presidential center for the first time.
"In part because it is a trip down memory lane but it is also a way for them to interact and to tell their stories see their stories and the stories that we well and feel this connection and a sense of belonging and fun. People all over this campus are having a terrific time and it's a gift to Chicago but it is also a beacon of hope to the world."
The Obama Presidential Center's head of operations John Roberson said he is excited that the big day is here.
"This has been a long time coming," Roberson said. "There is so many people who have put in so much work to bring this concept to fruition. Obviously, president and Mrs. Obama, starting with their idea of what they wanted this presentation to be and to be intentional about locating it here on the South Side of Chicago," Robinson said. "As someone born in Chicago, raised by Chicago, this is very personal for me, so to have the honor and the responsibility to steward this iconic global, cultural civic institution, couldn't be more excited."
It's a historic moment for Chicago.
We know the center is rooted in legacy and history, that includes even with the vendors selected.
Chrishon Lampley, founder of Love Corkscrew and the Lampley Wines, joined ABC7 to talk about her wines that will be in the Obama Presidential Center.
