In consultation 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
- Wednesday, July 16 at 9:00am: 121 N LaSalle (City Hall),Group may gather for their cause “All Out to City Hall to Oppose the Snap Curfew Ordinance”
- Thursday, July 17 at 6:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Good Trouble Lives On” *
- Friday, July 18 at 5:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group may gather for their cause “Hands Off Iran!” ^
- Friday, July 18 at 7:00pm: 1410 Special Olympics (Soldier Field), Group will gather for their event “Black Pink (KPop) Concert”
- Saturday, July 19 at 2:00pm: 806 N Michigan (Water Tower), Group will gather/march for their cause “Silence is Complicity: Stand for Gaza!”
- Saturday, July 19 at 6:30pm: 1 E Erie (Chinese Consulate), Group will gather for their cause “Anniversary Marking the Persecution of Falun Gong by the Chinese Communist Party”
- Saturday, July 26 at 9:00am: 401 S Plymouth to 50 W Washington, Group wil gather/march for their event “Annual Disability Pride Parade”
- Saturday, July 26 at 6:00pm: Chicago Riverwalk (350 W Wacker to 300 E Wacker), Group will gather for thier event “Venetian Night Chicago” **
- Thursday, July 31 to Sunday, August 3: Grant Park, Group will gather for their event “Lollapalooza Music Festival”
- Ongoing: Short-notice protests opposing current federal administration policies will continue with localized traffic and transit disruptions
- Ongoing: Daily protests announced at 55 E Monroe/50 E Adams for immigration hearing/court proceedings, and at 101 W Ida B Wells for regional ICE offices
- Ongoing: Weekly protests midday on Saturdays may continue at Tesla dealerships near the Loop, including 717 S Des Plaines and 901 N Rush, with localized traffic and transit disruptions
Notes/Analysis
* = Title references civil right activist/congressman John Lewis; Includes coalition of groups opposed to federal administration policies
^ = Event based on an older online post; Announcement remains active on social media, so small group may gather
** = Event includes landside performers and music, plus a boat parade starting at 8:30pm
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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