Question 1

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

We will have some blankets to use, but suggest bringing a blanket, folding lawn chair, or towel of your own if you have one. Food will be available for purchase at the park, but if you'd like, bring a favorite dish to share for our picnic! No obligation to bring anything. Small coolers only.

Question 2

What time do I need to arrive?

Accepted Answer

Kickoff is 5:45 p.m. The first group starts at 6:00. Work have you at the office too late for a 6:00 start, or stuck in traffic? If you can't make it to the lawn by 6:00, come find us when you're free. We'll be there till at least 9:30. Plan time for parking and walking to find us!

Question 3

Rain plan?

Accepted Answer

Concerts generally go on rain or shine at the Pavilion. That said, if we're looking at a downpour, we will make a day-of call by mid-afternoon and send you an email + Instagram update immediately.

Question 4

Can I come earlier than 5:45-6:00?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We'll get to the lawn early to scout out a spot. Join us when you can.

Question 5

How else can I get here? Public transportation?

Accepted Answer

Take CTA to Millennium Park

From the elevated lines: exit at Washington/Wabash and walk east. From the subway: exit at Lake (Red Line) or Washington (Blue Line) and walk east. Served by buses: 3, 4, 6, J14, 20, 56, 60, 124, 146, 147, 151, 157 (-Millennium Park site)

Question 6

What about the Metra?

Accepted Answer

Millennium Park is located directly above the Millennium Park Station at Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street, with access to the Metra Electric District and South Shore Line trains and the downtown pedway system. (-Millennium Park site)

Question 7

What about bikes?

Accepted Answer

Bike parking is available on the perimeter of Grant and Millennium Parks, close by to the Chicago Cultural Center. There is also a Divvy Bike station located at the Chicago Cultural Center on the Michigan Avenue side of the building.

Question 8

What's the parking situation?

Accepted Answer

Nearby parking garages are located at Grant Park N Garage (25 N. Michigan Ave.), Grant Park S Garage (325 S. Michigan Ave.) and Millennium Park Garage & Millennium Lakeside Garage (5 S. Columbus Dr.). Pay in person at each garage location or online for discounted parking. (-Millennium Park site)

Question 9

Restrooms? Water fountains?

Accepted Answer

Restrooms, on the (lower level) of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, are open during Park hours and have wheelchair accessible and ambulatory stalls. The West & East Arcade restrooms are open.  There are water fountains in the Arcade halls and on the East and West sides of the lawn. (-Millennium Park site)

Question 10

How can I found out prohibited items, safety and security information, and general park policies?

Accepted Answer

Visit the Millennium Park Plan Your Visit site at https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park_visit.html.

Question 11

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Come as you are! Check the weather day-of; if it's rainy, you might want to stash an umbrella or raincoat.

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