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Lollapalooza Returns To Grant Park July 30–August 2
The City of Chicago is encouraging festival goers to enjoy the 4–day premier event safely and responsibly while being aware of your surroundings
Lollapalooza returns to Chicago from Thursday, July 30 until Sunday, August 2 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily in Grant Park. The highly anticipated festival is expected to draw hundreds of thousands to Chicago’s lakefront for the four-day event featuring over 170+ performances on multiples stages. As the festival gets underway, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) encourage those attending to enjoy a fun and safe event by adhering to all security measures.
“The city continues to work closely with the organizers to plan and prepare for the safety and security of festival attendees, performers and staff,” said OEMC Executive Director Frank Velez. “Public safety remains our top priority for the event. We encourage those inside and outside the festival to report any suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1 or notifying onsite staff.”
The festival in Grant Park boundaries are from Michigan Avenue to DuSable Lake Shore Drive and Roosevelt Road to Monroe Street. All motorists, pedestrians and residents in the area are reminded of the street closures and traffic impacts throughout the weekend. For public safety details, visit the Health, Safety & Security – Lollapalooza Information page on the festival website Lollapalooza.com.
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