Placemaking

Sundays on State

In its fourth year, Sundays on State once again transformed State Street into a one of a kind block party for Chicagoans from every neighborhood and beyond.

67%

of attendees visited a Loop business or landmark before, during, or after the event

94%

of attendees would refer a friend to Sundays on State

1.3million+

people attended Sundays on State since its 2021 inception

incidents of violent crime were reported to Chicago Loop Alliance during the events

NASCAR

In an effort to make major events like NASCAR Chicago Street Race more accessible, Chicago Loop Alliance partnered with NASCAR to create a free, open to the public NASCAR Village in Butler Field with two days of family-friendly arts, culture, and interactive displays under the iconic backdrop of Chicago’s skyline and an unforgettable NASCAR race course.

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.

Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade

Chicago Loop Alliance remained a Major Sponsor for LUMA8’s Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade on State Street, celebrating its 10^th anniversary. The parade continues to uplift Halloween as the “artist’s holiday”, enlivening State Street with the spectacle of community driven performing arts and diverse cultural representation.

groups participated in LUMA8’s Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade

3,996

participants in LUMA8’s Arts in the Dark parade

100,000

people attended LUMA8’s Arts in the Dark parade