In collaboration with our cross-sector public safety partners, Marksman Titan Security is actively monitoring the following anticipated special events and demonstrations 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
- Thursday, July 31 to Sunday, August 3: Grant Park, Group will gather for their event “Lollapalooza Music Festival”
- Saturday, August 2 at 3:30pm: Michigan Ave & Wacker Dr, Group will gather for their cause “Gaza Is Being Starved! Stop the Genocide Now!”
- Monday, August 4 at 4:30pm: 500 W Madison (Israeli Consulate), Group will gather for their cause “Chicago Action for Gaza Food Aid”
- Wednesday, August 6 at 4:30pm: 500 W Madison (Israeli Consulate), Group may gather for their cause “Vigil for Gaza: JVP Chicago”
- Wednesday, August 6 at 5:00pm: 311 N Morgan (Emily Hotel), Group will gather for their cause “Worker Support Action”
- Thursday, August 7 at 9:00am: 401 N Michigan, Group will gather for their event “Chicago Ducky Derby Fundraiser” *
- Thursday, August 7 at 11:00am: 500 W Madison (Israeli Consulate), Group will gather for their cause “Prayer & Protest”
- Thursday, August 7 at 4:00pm: 122 S Michigan (Philippine Consulate), Group will gahter for their cause “Rally for Titan Rebecca”
- Thursday, August 7 at 8:30pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather/ride for their cause “Ride for Palestine (Bicycle Caravan)”
- Friday, August 8 at 4:15pm: 77 W Jackson (EPA Regional HQ), Group will gather for their cause “Clap Out Our Environmental Justice Heroes on Their Last Day”
- Saturday, August 9 at 10:00am: 3900 S Martin Luther King, Group will gather/March for their event “Bud Billiken Parade” **
- Sunday August 10 at 10:00am: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group may gather for their cause “Arbaeen Shia Procession”
- Sunday, August 10 at 12:00pm: 1410 Special Olympics (Soldier Field), Group will gather for their event “NFL Preseason Bears Game”
- Sunday, August 10 at 1:00pm: 230 S. Dearborn St. (Federal Plaza) Group will assemble for their cause “Unite for Trans Youth Lives.”
- Tuesday, August 12 at 12:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Defend EPA Workers”
- Tuesday, August 12 at 4:30pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Emergency Protest and Memorial (Palestinian Martyrs)”
- Wednesday, August 13 at 12:00pm: 400 N Michigan (Wrigley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “13th Annual Global Action day for Justice for ‘Comfort Women’ Surviors”
- Wednesday, August 14 at 4:30pm: 151 N Franklin (McNally Capital), Group may gather for their cause “Vigil for Gaza”
- Thursday, August 14 at 5:30pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Emergency Action: Stand Against Trump’s Attacks on D.C.”
- 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” **
- 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
* = Annual fundraising “race” with thousands of rubber ducks floating down Chicago River
** = Event located outside of Loop area, yet one of the largest annual events in the city; expect significant localized traffic disruption
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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