'Sundays on State' returns this summer with an expanded footprint

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Loop Alliance's internationally acclaimed, award-winning event series, Sundays on State returns starting today. Parts of State Street in the Loop will be closed to vehicle traffic on July 16 and August 13 this summer.

The mobile Museum of Tolerance makes its debut at Sundays on State today

Sundays on State is free and open to the public and will take place this year with an expanded footprint on State Street from Lake to Adams. Those who register to attend are automatically entered for a chance to win a $1,000 Loop staycation package. Learn more and register for free at LoopChicago.com/Sundays.

Named "Best New Event of the Year" by Time Out Chicago (2021), Sundays on State displays "that great street" State Street in full splendor for family-friendly fun through active recreation, food and drink, shopping, and entertainment in Everyone's Neighborhood - the Loop. The program will utilize State Street from Lake to Adams, an expansion from previous years. Lake, Randolph, Washington, Madison, and Monroe will remain open east-west. Traffic street closures will last from 5 a.m.-midnight, and the event itself will take place from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on both Sundays.

"Now in its third year, Sundays on State remains an ambitious and extremely successful initiative, with over 113,000 attendees at the first event in 2022," said Chicago Loop Alliance President and CEO Michael Edwards. "Chicagoans from every neighborhood and visitors alike gather together to experience the best of our city on its most iconic street, State Street. The event series continues to attract thousands, providing unique access to hundreds of small businesses, artists and entrepreneurs from across the Chicagoland area, while also accelerating the Loop's economic recovery."

GET INVOLVED

Small businesses, local entrepreneurs, artists, and non-profits are encouraged to submit activation proposals to participate in Sundays on State. Sponsorship options are also available for other businesses interested in getting involved. To participate, sponsor, volunteer, or attend the free events visit LoopChicago.com/Sundays. Sundays on State is a project of Chicago Loop Alliance in partnership with Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation, City of Chicago, and SSA#1-2015. Supporting sponsors are Allstate Insurance Company, Macy's and Target. The event sponsor is Block 37. Community sponsors are Catalog, Divvy, Millennium Garages, theWit Hotel and Star Events.