{"id":2321,"date":"2022-07-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loopchicago.local\/press-releases\/chicago-loop-alliances-first-sundays-on-state-of-2022-draws-over-113000-attendees-and-positively-impacts-public-perception-of-downtown\/"},"modified":"2022-07-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-26T00:00:00","slug":"chicago-loop-alliances-first-sundays-on-state-of-2022-draws-over-113000-attendees-and-positively-impacts-public-perception-of-downtown","status":"publish","type":"press_release","link":"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/press-releases\/chicago-loop-alliances-first-sundays-on-state-of-2022-draws-over-113000-attendees-and-positively-impacts-public-perception-of-downtown\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Loop Alliance\u2019s first Sundays on State of 2022 draws over 113,000 attendees and positively impacts public perception of downtown"},"content":{"rendered":"

Press contact: <\/strong>Ariella Gibson | Marketing and Communications Manager, Chicago Loop Alliance | Ariella@ChicagoLoopAlliance.com<\/a> | 708-543-4002<\/p>

MEDIA: <\/strong>View and download photos and videos here<\/a>.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | JULY 26, 2022
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CHICAGO\u2014<\/strong>Chicago Loop Alliance<\/a>\u2019s first Los domingos en State<\/a> event of the year attracted visitors and Chicagoans of all ages from all over the city and beyond to the heart of the Loop when 113,362 people entered the event footprint between 11 a.m. and 6 p.mn July 24. Over 200 activations filled State Street, nearly 80 percent of which featured underrepresented business owners<\/a>. Based on preliminary qualitative and quantitative data, the program has once again accomplished its goals of accelerating the economic recovery; uniting the community; positively shaping the public perception of the Loop; and creating joy. View the August 7 lineup and more <\/strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>

 Now in its second year, the award-winning event series closes the most iconic parts of State Street in the Loop to vehicle traffic on select Sundays this summer. Free and open to the public, this year\u2019s events will fill an expanded footprint on State Street from Monroe to Lake for the three remaining dates of the series \u2013 Aug. 7 and 21, and Sept. 4. Those who register to attend Sundays on State are automatically entered for a chance to win a $1,000 Loop staycation package, including a stay at theWit Hotel Chicago. Learn more and register for free at <\/strong>LoopChicago.com\/Sundays<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>

Sundays on State is a project of Chicago Loop Alliance<\/a> in partnership with Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation, City of Chicago, and SSA#1-2015. Supporting sponsors are Macy\u2019s and Target. Event sponsors are Allstate, Divvy and Walgreens. Community sponsors are Block 37, Clayco + Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Comcast, Millennium Garages, Shoreline Sightseeing and Streetplus. Star Events is the event production company for Sundays on State. The official hotel partner is theWit Hotel Chicago.<\/p>

\u201cThere is something magical about Sundays on State, which attracts Chicagoans from every neighborhood and beyond to the most iconic street in the city for a truly uplifting community celebration,\u201d said Michael Edwards, President and CEO of Chicago Loop Alliance. \u201cParticipants and attendees of this year\u2019s first event continue to share positive feedback about their experience, thanking Chicago Loop Alliance for putting a smile back on their faces. We are thrilled with the exceptional praise and look forward to the next three events. Summer is one of the best times to enjoy downtown Chicago, and we\u2019re glad that Sundays on State is becoming a part of that tradition.\u201d<\/p>

Preliminary pedestrian data and survey feedback from event attendees:<\/strong><\/p>