Come see me give the address at the Chicago Day Kick Off Event for the 5 year “Historically Chicago” Campaign. Chicago Day was the biggest day of the 1893 Columbia Exposition and set world records for the largest celebration ever held. This party is the first step in bringing back Chicago Day bigger and better than ever.

The 120th anniversary of Chicago Day

Where: Bijan’s (663 N State St, Chicago)
When: October 9, 2013 (5:00 – 7:00 PM)
Tickets: $40 all inclusive ($60 includes a $20 donation to Easter Seals)
You are welcome to stay as long as you like. After 7, Bijan’s will be open to the public.

Click to get your tickets ($40) for this historic evening

Chicago Day is for everyone who loves Chicago.

Attendees will be part of the first Chicago Day for over a century; together with some Chicago icons, attendees will help revive a uniquely Chicago celebration together with some Chicago icons. Tickets include food, drinks, taxes, and tips, at this River North locale. Please stay as long as you wish after the event. Attendees will get the first look at the new city-wide celebrations planned for future Chicago Days.

Be among the first ones to make Chicago history

Support our charitable partners

Donations go to support Easter Seals Chicago, a local charity helping families struggling to cope with autism. Dr. Tobin Hartnell will walk with Easter Seals on October 20 to support this cause.

Spread the Word about Chicago’s new celebration

If you can’t make it, you can still celebrate your Chicago Day by saying “Happy Chicago Day!” to your friends and registering for news about this new celebrations.