Welcome to Chicago
Often called the Windy City, Chicago is famous for avid sports fans, improv theaters, and of course their 'magnificent mile' of shopping. For brands trying to reach a Midwestern US audience Chicago is a must for their experiential event. Event Permit Experts has over 20 years experience obtaining Chicago event permits.
Chicago is the third largest city in the United States with 3 million residents and is the most populated city in the Midwestern United States. Located on iconic Lake Michigan the city comes alive during the summer with beautiful beaches, sporting activities and live events taking place. The Magnificent Mile hosts numerous upscale stores and is one of the busiest shopping areas in the country. Chicago’s famous restaurants, theaters, skyscrapers, the world’s second busiest airport with O’Hare and shopping make it a mecca for tourism. The city also boasts many prestigious universities including Northwestern, University of Chicago and University of Illinois making it a perfect market to reach college students with an experiential activation. Wrigley Field, home to baseball’s Chicago Cubs, is located in the heart of the city and hosts numerous outdoor events during the season. The United Center is home to the NBA’s Chicago Bulls and the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks. The famous Chicago Bears of the NFL play at iconic Soldier Field. Chicago event locations including the Navy Pier, Millenium Park, Thompson Center and Tribune Center can be perfect high-traffic locations for your next experiential brand activation or event.
Event Permit Experts can help guide you through the process, helping you match your brand identity to the right location and venue where you will reach your target demographic and yield the best results. We will help you secure the Chicago event permits that are needed in an efficient and reliable way. Event Permit Experts can help you navigate the myriad Chicago event permits often necessary to host an event activation in Chicago. Make your next Chicago event a seamless experience with Event Permit Experts.
Chicago is the third largest city in the United States with 3 million residents and is the most populated city in the Midwestern United States. Located on iconic Lake Michigan the city comes alive during the summer with beautiful beaches, sporting activities and live events taking place. The Magnificent Mile hosts numerous upscale stores and is one of the busiest shopping areas in the country. Chicago’s famous restaurants, theaters, skyscrapers, the world’s second busiest airport with O’Hare and shopping make it a mecca for tourism. The city also boasts many prestigious universities including Northwestern, University of Chicago and University of Illinois making it a perfect market to reach college students with an experiential activation. Wrigley Field, home to baseball’s Chicago Cubs, is located in the heart of the city and hosts numerous outdoor events during the season. The United Center is home to the NBA’s Chicago Bulls and the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks. The famous Chicago Bears of the NFL play at iconic Soldier Field. Chicago event locations including the Navy Pier, Millenium Park, Thompson Center and Tribune Center can be perfect high-traffic locations for your next experiential brand activation or event.
Event Permit Experts can help guide you through the process, helping you match your brand identity to the right location and venue where you will reach your target demographic and yield the best results. We will help you secure the Chicago event permits that are needed in an efficient and reliable way. Event Permit Experts can help you navigate the myriad Chicago event permits often necessary to host an event activation in Chicago. Make your next Chicago event a seamless experience with Event Permit Experts.
Annual EventsChicago Chinese New Year Parade
A festival complete with traditional dragon dances, lion dancers, elaborate floats, martial arts teams and a marching band, the Chinese New Year Parade is one of Chicago's most popular and most colorful parades. Chicago St Patrick’s Day Parade Attracting more than 400,000 spectators, Chicago hosts one of the largest St Patrick’s celebrations in the country – some attracted to see the Chicago River turned green with an environmentally-friendly dye for the occasion. Chicago Gay Pride Parade The Chicago Gay Pride Parade attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators – gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and straight people, to revel in the fun of things a touch bawdy but principally joyful and harmless. Taste of Chicago Attracting 1.5 million visitors each year, Chicago’s biggest event, the Taste of Chicago is a celebration of the city's eclectic food culture. Lollapalooza Featuring over 130 bands on 8 stages, with a diverse lineup of artists in Rock, indie, electronic and hip hop, the increasingly popular Lollapalooza festival, takes place over 120 acres across Grant Park on multiple stages. Chicago Air & Water Show The Chicago Air & Water Show is the largest two-day spectator event in the United States and the longest ongoing show of its kind in North America. Chicago Jazz Festival For over 30 years, the Chicago Jazz Festival, a popular Labor Day weekend event appealing to a jazz audience of all ages has showcased all types of jazz music with local, national and international talent. Chicago Marathon One of five World Marathon Majors, the Marathon attracts more than 50,000 running enthusiasts from all across the USA and over 100 countries. Chicago International Film Festival Presenting hundreds of feature films, feature-length documentaries, films by first-time filmmakers and short subject films from over 55 countries, the ever-popular Chicago International Film Festival features world-renowned directors like Martin Scorsese (USA). Magnificent Mile Lights Festival The largest evening holiday celebration in the USA, the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival offers a full day of fun activities for all the family and live concerts by top musical artists. |
Local Attractions• Magnificent Mile
• Chicago Water Tower • McCormick Place • Soldier Field • Chicago Cultural Center • Pritzker Pavilion • Navy Pier • Union Station • Wrigley Field • U.S. Cellular Field • United Center • Millennium Park • Chicago Cultural Center Local Malls
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Colleges & Universities• American Conservatory of Music
• Catholic Theological Union • Chicago State University • University of Chicago • City Colleges of Chicago • Columbia College Chicago • DePaul University • Illinois Institute of Technology • Loyola University Chicago • McCormick Theological Seminary • Moody Bible Institute • North Park University • Northern Baptist Theological Seminary • Roosevelt University • Rush Medical College • Rush University • University of Saint Mary of the Lake • Saint Xavier University • Shimer College • University of Illinois at Chicago Nearby CitiesCicero, IL
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Do you need event permits
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Most outdoor special events and experiential brand activations on public property whether on plazas, streets, sidewalks or parks will require a permit. Even special events or brand activations at indoor locations whether they be public or private venues have their own special fees, additional concessions and requirements.
Besides the standard special event permit often required for most locations, additional permits are often needed for amplified sound, large structures such as props and installations, sampling, tents, stages, food vending, alcoholic beverage sampling, fire department permits for generators or electricity. Event Permit Experts is here as a one-stop resource to help you navigate the entire permitting process to make your Chicago event a success. |