Falling for the Loop
The new, monthlong series of events, Falling for the Loop, celebrated and uplifted the city’s iconic arts and culture, supported the Loop's vital commerce and fostered community with Chicago's 77 neighborhoods and beyond.
Sundays on State
In its fifth iteration, Sundays on State once again transformed State Street into a one of a kind block party for Chicagoans from every neighborhood and beyond.
Better Cities Film Festival
Better Cities Film Festival featured 30 curated films on topics of urban art, alternative transportation and nature in the city, meant to build stronger communities and spark conversations that can lead to meaningful change and economic growth in our neighborhoods.
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 11th anniversary with tens of thousands of attendees. 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.
Lurking in the Loop Bar Crawl
Lurking in the Loop gathered 13 Loop bars and restaurants to support economic activity in the Loop’s hospitality industry beyond the workweek, encouraging Chicagoans to utilize the district for leisure.
Skeletons on State
Skeletons on State activated various State Street planters with 18 oversized skeletons, sponsored and adorned by local Loop and Chicago institutions.
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.
