In coordination with our cross-sector public safety partners, Marksman Titan Security is actively monitoring the following anticipated protests and special events in or near the Chicago Loop. Listings are updated on a regular basis, and are presented in chronological two-week periods.
Anticipated Demonstrations and Events
- Friday, August 15 at 11:00am: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Indian Flag Raising Ceremony)
- Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17: 1600 N Dusable Lake Shore (North Avenue Beach), Group will gather for their event “Chicago Air & Water Show” *
- Saturday, August 16 at 11:00am: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park) to 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather/march for their cause “Stand with Texas: Fight the Trump Takeover”
- Saturday, August 16 at 3:30pm: N Michigan / E Wacker, Group will gather/march for their cause “Stop the Genocide: End All U.S. Aid to Israel!”
- Sunday, August 17 at 2:00pm: 330 N Michigan, Group will gather for their cause “Cambodian Peaceful Rally”
- Sunday, August 17 at 7:00pm: 1410 Special Olympics (Soldier Field), Group will gather for their event “Bears NFL Preseason Game”
- Wednesday, August 20 at 4:30pm: N Michigan / E Wacker, Group may gather for their cause “Vigil for Gaza”
- Friday, August 22 at 1:30pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group may gather for their cause “Ukrainian Flag Raising”
- Friday, August 22 at 4:00pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group may gather for their cause “Trend – First School Weekend” **
- Saturday, August 23 at 12:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “No Camps, No War, No 1984!”
- Saturday, August 23 at 12:00pm: 901 N Rush (Tesla Dealership), Group will gather for their cause “Tesla Takedown Chicago”
- Saturday, August 23 at 1:00pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park). Group will gather for their event “Chicago House Music Festival”
- Saturday, August 23 at 2:00pm: 501 S Michigan, Group will gather/march for their cause “Ukrainian Independence Day March” ^
- Saturday, August 23 at 2:00pm: 901 N Clark (Washington Sq Park), Group will gather for their cause “End the Fur Trade Once and For All”
- Saturday, August 23 at 2:30pm: N Michigan / E Wacker, Group will gather for their cause “End U.S. Aid to Israel: Stop the Genocide Now!”
- Saturday, August 23 at 6:00pm: 1000 N Dusable Lake Shore (Oak St Beach), Group may gather for their cause “Trend – Oak Street Beach Takeover” **
- Sunday, August 24 at 1:00pm: E Ida B Wells / S Michigan, Group will gather/march for their cause “Ukrainian Independence Day Parade” ^
- Sunday, August 24 at 2:00pm: 2000 N Lake Shore to 3100 S Lake Shore, Group will gather/march for their cause “Sunshine Puppeteers Pro-Palestine Parade”
- Thursday, August 28 at 7:00pm: 1410 Special Olympics (Soldier Field), Group will gather for their event “Oasis Concert”
- Thursday, August 28 to Sunday, August 31: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group will gather for their event “Chicago Jazzfest”
- Friday, August 29 at 5:00pm: 357 W Chicago (33 Realty/Evernest), Group will gather for their cause “Rent Strike”
- Friday, August 29 at 5:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather/ride for their cause “Critical Mass: Ride for Palestine”
- Friday, August 29 at 7:00pm: 1410 Special Olympics (Soldier Field), Group will gather for their event “My Chemical Romance Concert”
- Saturday, August 30 at 3:30pm: N Michigan / E Wacker, Group will gather/march for their cause “All Out for Gaza: Stand Against Genocide!”
- Saturday, August 30 at 7:00pm: 1410 Special Olympics (Soldier Field), Group will gather for their event “The Lumineers Concert”
- Sunday, August 31 at 6:00am: Full length of DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Group will gather/ride for their event “Bike the Drive 2025”
- Sunday, August 31 at 7:00pm: 1410 Special Olympics (Soldier Field), Group will gather for their event “System of a Down Concert”
- Ongoing: Short-notice protests opposing current federal administration policies will continue with localized traffic and transit disruptions
- Ongoing: Daily protests are possible at 55 E Monroe/50 E Adams for immigration hearing/court proceedings, and at 101 W Ida B Wells for regional ICE offices
Notes/Analysis
* = Event located outside of Loop area, yet one of the largest annual events in the city; expect significant localized traffic disruption
** = Gatherings of teens and young adults organized via social media, attendance is highly weather-dependent
^ = Marches listed online at roughly the same location for two consecutive days; one or both may take place
Event/Protest Best Practices
- If you see something suspicious, report it
- Carry water and stay hydrated
- Choose a landmark to meet at in case you are separated from your group
- Utilize the buddy system
- Remain alert and be observant of surroundings
- Leave any valuables at home
- Do not jump any barricades
- Secure handbags and wallets
- Stay calm and pleasant
- Follow your own instincts
- Leave yourself room to move quickly
As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).
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