As Chicago Loop Alliance continually analyzes areas that enhance and propel the Loop forward, projects and programs like Sundays on State create an engaging atmosphere showcasing the Loop as a hub of entertainment, art, and community.
Sundays on State
The award-winning Sundays on State series transformed Chicago's most iconic street, State Street, closing the street to vehicular traffic for two Sundays during the summer. Neighbors from every Chicago community and beyond united for a free, interactive block party, while safely enjoying art, culture, active recreation, food, drinks, shopping, and local attractions in the heart of everyone’s neighborhood – the Loop. Chicago Loop Alliance's Sundays on State series accelerates the economic recovery, unites the community, creates joy, and enhances the public perception of the Loop.
Safety perception in the Loop
The Gateway
Chicago Loop Alliance freshened up The Gateway, a traffic median turned people spot with new tables, chairs, umbrellas, and landscaping, making it an idyllic respite surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Loop.
Enteractive State
In partnership with LeMonde Studios of Montreal, Quebec, Chicago Loop Alliance created Enteractive State, activating State Street with five unique, human-powered sculptures transforming the corridor into a space of interactive art fostering community.
Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade
For the fifth year, Chicago Loop Alliance was a Major Sponsor for LUMA8’s Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade on State Street. The parade continues to celebrate Halloween as the “artist’s holiday”, enlivening State Street with the spectacle of community-driven performing arts and diverse cultural representation.
