Category: Chicago
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Chicago Winter Overnight Parking Ban
Chicago’s annual overnight street parking ban starts Friday, December 1. Winter overnight parking bans originated to avoid traffic standstill after some of the worst recorded Chicago snowstorms in the 1960s and 1970s. Whether or not there’s snow, parking is banned in select street spots from December 1, 2023, to April 1, 2024, during the hours…
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Chicago Thanksgiving Parade 2023 Parking Guide
The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade is almost here! The parade celebrates its 89th year and starts at 8:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. People, bands, and floats will travel up State Street, beginning at Ida B. Wells and ending at Randolph. Where is the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade? The Thanksgiving Day Parade begins at 8:00 a.m. at…
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Where to Park in Chicago this Holiday Season
The holiday season in Chicago is nearly upon us! The city comes alive with twinkling lights, busy holiday shoppers, soaring Christmas trees, and much more. No matter what you have planned, we’ve got you covered. Here are your best bets for Chicago holiday parking near some of the city’s most popular events and destinations: Christkindlmarket Dates:…
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The Ultimate Guide to the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is here! Featuring countless activities to get you into the holiday spirit, a parade led by Mickey Mouse himself, and a tree lighting ceremony on Michigan Avenue, this festival has become a can’t-miss holiday event in Chicago. Over 1.2 million people attend the festival annually, and if you’re hitting…
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SpotHero Fall Picks: Our Top 7 Things to do in Chicago this Fall
Fall in Chicago is often all too brief, that just means you should take advantage as much as you can! Here are a few of SpotHero’s favorite fall activities to help make this time of year special. Open House Chicago Dates: October 14-15 Location: Various Price: Free! Details: Every year, the Chicago Architecture Center partners…
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The Ultimate Guide to Grant Park Summer Events
When the weather is warm, Grant Park is the place to be! SpotHero put together a list of all the amazing things coming up in Chicago’s most recognizable park. Lollapalooza Dates: August 3-6 Location: All across Grant Park. Cost: Tickets start at $135. Learn more and purchase here. Details: “Lolla” is back in Grant Park…