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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Oct. 6, 2021
CHICAGO—Chicago Loop Alliance is proud to announce Maskerade, a twist on the organization’s annual gala to support the Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation and to celebrate the return of in-person events, arts and culture. The fundraiser will take place 5:30-10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, at The Palmer House Hilton, y los boletos ya están disponibles en LoopChicago.com/Gala.
Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation (CLAF) is a 501(c)(3f) affiliate organization that pushes the limits of what a downtown can be for its residents, workers and visitors. Most notably in 2021, the popular new open streets event series Los domingos en State was a project of CLAF. The Foundation seeks to enrich the Loop’s public spaces through artistic expression and free cultural programing.
After taking the annual gala online in 2020, CLAF will gather supporters in person this year with strict COVID-19 protocols in place. All attendees will be required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the event. Masks will also be required throughout the event when attendees are not actively eating or drinking—hence the name of the event, a play on a classic masquerade. This theme also aligns with a major element of the gala: LUMA8’s Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade. The parade takes place on State Street from 6-8 p.m., and attendees of CLAF’s Maskerade gala will be treated to a VIP viewing from The Palmer House Hilton before enjoying a night of drinks, bites, live entertainment and dancing.
“We’re thrilled to be offering an opportunity for our members, partners and supporters to gather in person once again in a way that prioritizes everyone’s health and safety, and it’s so exciting to be hosted by the Palmer House Hilton during the hotel’s 150th anniversary year,” said Chicago Loop Alliance President and CEO Michael Edwards. “To tie our event to the Arts in the Dark Parade makes sense in so many ways. CLAF has sponsored this event for years and is responsible for bringing the celebration to State Street from Columbus Drive in 2018. We thought offering a VIP viewing experience to our attendees, and playing off a masquerade theme, would make for a fantastic evening of celebrating the Loop’s arts and culture scene.”
Maskerade is presented by Pressure Washing Systems and sponsors ComEd, Acadia Realty Trust, Auditorium Theatre, CIBC, CIRCLE Foundation, CityEscape Garden Center and Design Studio, DePaul University, Downtown Apartment Company and Springboard, with support from ABC-7/WLS Television, Inc., BJB Properties, CBRE, DL3 Realty, EQ Office, Gensler, Goodman Theatre, The Joffrey Ballet, Macy’s, Mid-America Real Estate Group, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop and Walgreens.
Sobre la Chicago Loop Alliance
La misión de Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) es crear, gestionar y promover programas positivos e inclusivos que atraigan a la gente al Loop y aceleren la recuperación económica. La CLA es una organización de membresía y también es el único proveedor de servicios para el Área de Servicio Especial #1-2015. Para obtener más información, visite aquí.
Sobre la Fundación Chicago Loop Alliance
La Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation es una organización afiliada de carácter 501(c)(3) que impulsa los límites de lo que un centro comercial puede ofrecer a sus residentes, trabajadores y visitantes. La Fundación busca enriquecer los espacios públicos del Loop mediante la expresión artística y la programación cultural gratuita. Al crear un vínculo entre las personas y los lugares que comparten, la Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation espera crear un entorno urbano inclusivo que fomente la creatividad y mejore el atractivo del Loop para las personas y las empresas que lo integran. Para obtener más información, visite aquí.
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