PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE!
We would love for you to participate in the 2023 Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 21st! There is no fee for entry, but participating groups must be cultural/creative organizations (for profit or not for profit), or artists of any sort that would like to be a part of this magnificent assembly of Chicago’s creative community.
In order to be considered for participation, please follow the link below to complete a parade application. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION – August 1, 2023.
General info & tips for a successful parade contingent:
o Our goal is to absolutely dazzle our audience with the power and creativity of Chicago’s artists. Be original, be crazy (but safe!), be dynamic, be extraordinary! This is not a parade for waving dignitaries and beauty queens – this is a parade for those who are excited to bring creative energy to the street!
o Both contingents on foot or on floats are encouraged. In order to have impact as a walking/dancing group, you must have at least 25 participants. Less are needed for a float, but in either case, it’s important to have some kind of music (live or recorded) for your production.
o Strong parade contingents are not necessarily complicated but they do tend to have a unified theme and look. Even though this is a Halloween parade, you do not need to employ a Halloween theme. We want you to celebrate who you are as artists – in whatever way that feels authentic to you and your group.
o Floats, bicycles, cars, skateboards and other wheeled or motorized vehicles are allowed, but we do not allow live animals.
o Staging for the parade is on Wacker between Wabash and Franklin and will begin as early at 4:30pm. The parade will take place from 6-8pm on State Street moving south from Lake to Van Buren. You will be given contact information for your designated parade marshall prior to the event, along with an exact meeting spot and other logistical details.
o We would be happy to help you brainstorm ideas for an impactful contingent – please do not hesitate to contact sharene@luma8.org if you’d like to arrange a meeting.
