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Press contact: <\/strong>Jessica Cabe | PR and Communications Manager, Chicago Loop Alliance jessica@chicagoloopalliance.com | 815-713-8909<\/p>

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | SEPT. 7, 2021<\/strong><\/p>

CHICAGO\u2014<\/strong>Chicago Loop Alliance<\/a> is announcing the lineup for the final Sundays on State<\/a> event on Sept. 12, taking place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on State Street from Lake to Madison. Sundays on State is an open streets celebration of arts, culture, active recreation, food, drinks, shopping and more that is free and open to the public. Those who register to attend Sundays on State at LoopChicago.com\/Sundays<\/a> will be automatically entered for a chance to win a $1,000 Loop staycation package.<\/p>

\u201cIt\u2019s hard to believe we\u2019re already approaching the final Sundays on State event,\u201d said Chicago Loop Alliance President and CEO Michael Edwards. \u201cWe had high hopes and lofty goals for this project, and it\u2019s exceeded all expectations. This really is an interactive city-wide block party, at a time when we all need some joy and positive energy. You don\u2019t want to miss out on making memories on State Street.\u201d<\/p>

“Whether you’ve gone to every Sundays on State event or haven’t made it down for one yet, make sure to mark the final date on your calendar,” said Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot. “My wife, Amy, and I had the pleasure of attending a couple weeks ago, and it is truly a sight to behold. After the past year and a half we’ve all endured, it was incredible to see residents from every corner of Chicago come together on this iconic street in the heart of our downtown. I encourage residents and visitors alike to come see for themselves before it’s too late.”<\/p>

Attendees have provided overwhelmingly positive feedback. The data shows that they come from every neighborhood in Chicago and beyond and appreciate the vitality Sundays on State brings to the Loop.<\/p>

\u201cI love Sundays on State because our Loop neighborhood is like none other,\u201d said Loop resident Nancy Thomas. \u201cIt is good to see people stop and enjoy themselves on State Street rather than always rushing. Also, I jumped rope for the first time in almost in 60 years!\u201d<\/p>

\u201cI hope in some format you continue to make this event permanent, whether seasonally or annually,\u201d said Barbara Malecke of Hermosa. \u201cIt is a feel-good event, and with crazy things going on in everyone’s lives and the news, this event is a genuine oasis from all of that chaos.\u201d<\/p>

Participants have also felt the positive energy at Sundays on State. The event series has engaged nearly 400 vendors, performers and organizations to activate the street.<\/p>

\u201cI\u2019ve been a Chicagoan for 27 years, and as a tour guide I spend a lot of time in the Loop,\u201d said Kelly Kniewel of eATLAS. \u201cI\u2019ve never felt the Loop as \u2018neighborhoody\u2019 as it was at Sundays on State. The vibe was electric, comfortable and safe. I loved seeing the diversity of our city represented in the booths and the crowd.\u201d<\/p>

\u201cEveryone I talk to at Sundays on State loves it\u2014from the ladies who lunch to the kids with their parents and everyone in between,\u201d said Sylvia Moore of Sylvia\u2019s BackRoom and Friends. \u201cAnd the tourists think it\u2019s so great and can\u2019t believe we do this in Chicago. Everyone is enjoying it so much.\u201d<\/p>

\u201cWe could never have imagined how transformative the Loop could be,\u201d said Denise Dunham Brown of Family-ism Face Paint Factory. \u201cWe will never see it the same way again after Sundays on State.\u201d<\/p>

\u201cI have had such a blast at Sundays on State,\u201d said Chanel West of Chanellie. \u201cI absolutely love this initiative and hope this is an annual event. This is amazing for my small business.\u201d<\/p>

\u201cSundays on State is really nice,\u201d said Denita Tittle of Ms. Tittle\u2019s Cupcakes. \u201cLove it. Festive atmosphere. Great idea. State Street is alive and well. Downtown is alive and well.\u201d<\/p>

The Sept. 12 Sundays on State event will feature about 100 on-street activations throughout the day. These activations were submitted by community members and organizations from all over the Chicagoland area. Sept. 12 will feature the following list of activations, plus even more surprises. The event\u2019s schedule, participants and acts are subject to change. Visit LoopChicago.com\/Sundays<\/a> for the most up-to-date details.<\/p>

Performance Schedule \u2013 Lake-Randolph<\/strong><\/p>