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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 32-R-26, Approval of 2026 Calendar of Special Events (1) (1) 03/23/2026 32-R-26 A RESOLUTION Approving the 2026 List of Special Events Contingent Upon Compliance of all Requirements as Set Forth by the Special Event Policy & Guidelines WHEREAS, the City of Evanston allows special events on City owned property each year; and WHEREAS, Outdoor events requested on City property, including streets, sidewalks, parks, and/or those that are deemed to significantly impact the City are considered special events and therefore require City approval; and WHEREAS, Special events that require City Council approval include lakefront park events of 150 participants or more; non-lakefront park events of 250 participants or more; and non-park events with 250 participants or more requiring a street closure (with the exception of block parties); and WHEREAS, the 2026 special events include four additional events including Concert in the Park, Skylight Summer Sidewalk Sale and Vintage Market, Bike Ride for Clean Air and French Fest Evanston. WHEREAS, the Evanston City Council believes it is in the best interests of the citizens of Evanston to allow for the attached list of 2026 Special Events to be approved contingent on compliance with all requirements as set forth by the Special Event Policy and Guidelines, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: Page 1 of 42 32-R-26 SECTION 1: The City Council approves the 2026 Special Events, attached hereto as Exhibit A, subject to compliance with all requirements as set forth by the Special Event Policy and Guidelines; and SECTION 2: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law. _______________________________ Daniel Biss, Mayor Attest: ______________________________ Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk Adopted: __________________, 20__ Approved as to form: ______________________________ Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation Counsel Page 2 of 42 March 23 26 Event Details2026 List of Events Start Date End Date Event Organization:Time: No Kings 3 Rally & March Rally with speakers staged at Dawes Park followed by a march along the lakefront path. Normally held at Fountain Sqr. Sat 3/28/26 10:30am - Indivisible Evanston1:00pm Palm Sunday Processional Palm Sunday procession led by a donkey in the streets surrounding Raymond Park. Same as past years. Sun 3/29/26 9:15am - 10:15am Lake St Church of Evanston Neighborhood Way of the Cross Church procession in vicinity of Pope John XXIII neighborhood. same as past years. Fri 4/3/26 9:00am - St. John XXIII Parish11:30am Arboretum Egg Hunt Annual egg hunt in Eggleston Park. Same as past years. Sat 4/4/26 10:00am - City of Evanston3:00pm Earth Day Earth Day Celebration at the Ladd Arboretum with activities, games, tree plantings, a food truck, and stations led by local environmentally focused organizations. Same as past year. Sat 4/25/26 10:00am - City of Evanston2:00pm CNE Zero to Five K Staged in Elliot park -a Family-friendly walk on the lakefront path to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood development. Same as past years. Sat 5/9/26 10:00am - 12:00pm Childcare Network of Evanston Evanston Garden Fair Garden sale in Ackerman Park. Same as past years Sat 5/16/26 9:00am - 5:00pm Lincolnwood Garden Club of Evanston YEA Festival Young Evanston Artists art display at Raymond Park. Same as past years. Sat 5/16/26 10:00am - Open Studio Project3:00pm Bird Buzz Plant Sale Staged in James Park parking lot, folks will drive thru the lot in 15 min intervals to pick up pre purchased plants. Previously staged at the civic center lot. Sat 5/16/26 12:30am - Evanston Env Assoc/COE4:30pm Evanston Express Memorial Weekend Tournament Annual 3 day softball tournament at James Park. Same as past years. Fri 5/22/26 Sun 5/24/26 5:00am - Evanston Express Softball8:00pm Chicago Veterans Ruck March Staged in Dawes Park. A 20 mile walk to bring awareness to PTSD and suicide prevention in the Veteran Community. Same as last year. Fri 5/22/26 8:00am - Chicago Veterans4:30pm Memorial Day Ceremony Memorial Day Ceremony in Fountain Sqr Park - Same as past years Mon 5/25/26 10:30am - 11:30am Evanston American Legion Post 42 Concert in the Park (NEW) A nonprofit fundraiser at Philbrick park with food trucks, live music, and drinks to introduce community partners and supporters of Hope Ignites Chgo to the neighborhood where its Scholars reside. Fri 5/29/26 6:00pm - Hope Ignites Chicago10:00am Umbrella Arts Festival A festival with music and food celebrating the Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander Community in Evanston. This year staged on Sherman from Church to Davis due to construction at fountain sqr, Sat 5/30/26 12:00pm - Evanston ASPA5:00pm E X H I B I T A Page 3 of 42 Backyard Botanicals Annual plant sale at Ackerman Park. Same as last year Sat 5/30/26 9:00am - 3:00pm Evanston Garden Council Evanston Pride Youth Car Parade Cars filled with evanston's LGBTQIA+ youth will travel from ETHS to Double Clutch. Same as past years. Sun 6/7/26 1:00pm - 3:00pm Evanston Pride Inc. Starlight Concert Series Concert in Tallmadge Park - same as past years. Tue 6/9/26 5:00pm - 9:00pm City of Evanston Thursday Night Market A market in fountain square north plaza featuring Evanston retailers, and artists and makers. New site due to construction in south plaza Thur 6/11/26 5:00pm - 8:00pm Downtown Evanston Dark side of the moon fire jam Staged in Dawes Park. Performance with juggling and dancing performers that spin props lit on fire, and drummers. Same as past years. Sat 6/13/26 6:00pm - 10:00pm City of Evanston / CGE Interfaith Family Pride Festival Interfaith group of congregations host a family friendly festival in Raymond Park to celebrate the start of Pride Month with food trucks, music, art activities. Same as past years. Sun 6/14/26 2:00pm - 5:00pm First Congregational Church of Evanston Evanston Pride Candle Lighting Ceremony ceremony at St Paul Park to remember LGBTQIA+ community members lost to suicide and violence. Same as past years. Sun 6/14/26 7:00pm - 8:00 pm Evanston Pride Inc. Opal's Walk for Freedom (Juneteenth Parade) In place of juneteenth parade along Dodge Ave, this year Evanston is a city host for the 250th annv Opal Walk for Freedom on the lakefront path, staged in Centennial Park. This will return to Dodge Ave. next year. Fri 6/19/26 9:00am - 11:00am Unity Unlimited Juneteenth Celebration A Juneteenth Celebration at Centennial Park with music, food, and vendors, following the Opal's Walk for Freedom . This will return to Ingraham park next year. Fri 6/19/26 12:00pm - 4:00pm City of Evanston Race Against Hate 5K race staged at Lincoln & Sheridan (Long Field)- participants run/walk on Sheridan and Lakefront path - same as past years. Sun 6/21/26 7:30am - 11:30am YWCA Evanston Food Truck Fest w/ Movie Food truck fest at the civic center parking lot and viewing of the movie Wicked in Ingraham Park. Same as past years. Fri 6/26/26 5:30pm - 9:30pm City of Evanston Main St Fair Coalition of non-profits and volunteers organizing the Main St Festival. Same as last year. Sat 6/27/26 11:00am - 9:00pm The Main Dempster Mile Starlight Concert Series Concert in Harbert/Payne Park - same as past years. Tue 6/30/26 6:00pm - 9:00pm City of Evanston Fourth of July Parade/Fireworks Parade on Central St / Fireworks at Lakefront - same as past years. Sat 7/4/26 9:00am - 10:00pm Evanston Fourth of July Association Starlight Concert Series Concert in Larimer park- same as past years. Tue 7/7/26 5:00pm - 9:00pm City of Evanston Page 4 of 42 Downtown Summer Sounds and Thursday Night Market Free outdoor concert and Market in fountain Sqr. Close Sherman and Orrinton from Davis to end of the plaza. Same as past years. Thur 7/9/26 5:00pm - 8:00pm Downtown Evanston Glow in the Park Staged in Ingraham park. Black lights, neon paint, and rockin' music from a DJ combine for a glowing good nighttime dance party. Same as past years Fri 7/10/26 7:00pm - 10:00pm City of Evanston Trot for Tails Animal Shelter's annual Trot for Tails event in Centennial Park to support operations for the Shelter includes a dog- and kid-friendly walk and microchipping clinic. Same as past years. Sat 7/11/26 9:00am - 12:00pm Evanston Animal Assoc Evanston Unity Soccer Festival A Soccer Festival on R. Crown fields that bring together a diverse group of Evanstonians who gather to celebrate the game of soccer. Same as past years. Sat 7/11/26 9:00am - 1:00pm JaHbat Over the Rainbow Walk, Run, Roll Over the Rainbow's annual fundraiser walk using side streets. Last year they walked on the ladd arboretum path. Sun 7/12/26 10:30am - 12:00pm Over the Rainbow Association Downtown Summer Sounds Free outdoor concert in fountain Sqr. Close Sherman and Orrinton from Davis to end of the plaza. Same as past years. Thur 7/16/26 6:00pm - 8:00pm Downtown Evanston MDM Plein Air Festival Block Party MDM will host a concert and block party on 500 block of Main st. Plein Aire artists will sell their artwork. Same as past years Fri 7/17/26 5:30pm - 7:30 pm The Main Dempster Mile Disco in the Park Levy Center's free music/dancing event at James park. Same as past years Fri 7/17/26 5:00pm - 7:00pm City of Evanston Movie in the Park Movie at Baker Park - same as past years Sat 7/18/26 5:00pm - 9:00pm City of Evanston Remembrance Ceremony or EFD/EPD Annl Memorial ceremony for those lost in the line of duty. Same as past years. Wed 7/22/26 11:00am - 2:00pm City of Evanston Central Street Sidewalk Sale Sidewalk sale on Central Street between Hartrey and Greenwood - same as past years Thur 7/23/26 Sun 7/26/26 10:00am - 6:00pm Central St Evanston Downtown Summer Sounds Free outdoor concert in fountain Sqr. Close Sherman and Orrinton from Davis to end of the plaza. Same as past years. Thur 7/23/26 6:00pm - 8:00pm Downtown Evanston Downtown Evanston Sidewalk Sale Sidewalk sale; businesses throughout downtown Evanston - same as past years. Fri 7/24/26 Sun 7/26/26 11:00am - 6:00pm Downtown Evanston Main Dempster Sidewalk Sale Sidewalk sale; businesses throughout Main/Dempster Bus District - same as past years. Fri 7/24/26 Sun 7/26/26 11:00am - 6:00pm The Main Dempster Mile Skylight Summer Sidewalk Sale & Vintage Market (NEW) Skylight Vintage is partering w/ MDM to host a sidewalk sale/vintage market w/ music, activities, vendors - close 800 block of Dempster Sat 7/25/26 12:00pm - 5:00pm The Main Dempster Mile Page 5 of 42 Movie in the Park Movie at Beck Park - same as past years Sat 7/25/26 5:00pm - 9:00pm City of Evanston Connections for the Homeless Family Fest Open to the public free of charge, the fest will be at Twiggs park with music, food and resources. Same as past years. Sat 7/25/26 12:00pm - 4:00pm Connections for the Homeless Connections for the Homeless Block Party After Dark The evening portion of the Connections for the Homeless Block Party taking place at Double Clutch, both inside and in the parking lot. Live music on an outdoor stage, food and drink available for purchase. Same as past years. Sat 7/25/26 4:00pm - 11:00pm Connections for the Homeless Great Lake Plunge A swim challenge at Dempster St Beach that consist of 3 races: a 1k swim around a designated loop with buoys to define the course. Same as past years Sun 7/26/26 7:00am - 10:00am Owl, Inc. Second Baptist Church Picnic Annual church picnic in Lovelace Park same as past years Sun 7/26/26 12:00pm - 4:30pm Second Baptist Church Downtown Summer Sounds Free outdoor concert in fountain Sqr. Close Sherman and Orrinton from Davis to end of the plaza. Same as past years. Thur 7/30/26 6:00pm - 8:00pm Downtown Evanston ITA Summer Block Party Institute for Therapy through Arts plans to host a community block party to celebrate the arts in its many forms. Closing 1300 block of Sherman. Same as last year Sat 8/1/26 11:00am - 2:00pm Inst. For Therapy through the Arts Movie in the Park Movie at Lovelace Park at 5:30pm and at 7:20pm - same as past years Sat 8/1/26 5:00pm - 9:00pm City of Evanston National Night Out National Night Out at Ingraham park. Same as past years. Tue 8/4/26 6:00pm - 8:00pm City of Evanston Downtown Summer Sounds and Thursday Night Market Free outdoor concert and Market in fountain Sqr. Close Sherman and Orrinton from Davis to end of the plaza. Same as past years. Thur 8/6/26 5:00pm - 8:00pm Downtown Evanston Starlight Concert Series Concert in Leah Lomar park - same as past years. Tue 8/11/26 5:00pm - 9:00pm City of Evanston Downtown Summer Sounds Free outdoor concert in fountain Sqr. Close Sherman and Orrinton from Davis to end of the plaza. Same as past years. Thur 8/13/26 6:00pm - 8:00pm Downtown Evanston Northshore Youth Triathlon Youth triathlon at ETHS; closing Dodge between Church/ Greenwood and Lake between Dodge /Pitner for the bike portion - same as past years Sun 8/16/26 8:00am - 10:30am Owl, Inc. Downtown Summer Sounds Free outdoor concert in fountain Sqr. Close Sherman and Orrinton from Davis to end of the plaza. Same as past years. Thur 8/20/26 6:00pm - 8:00pm Downtown Evanston Wild and Scenic Film Fest EEA will host a free film fest at Ladd Arboretum. Same as past years. Fri 8/21/26 6:00pm - 8:00pm Evanston Env Assoc/COE Be Strong Family Fun Fest A free community event at Robert Crown with resources, music, art, yoga, games, food and refreshments. Same as past years. Sat 8/22/26 12:00pm - 4:00pm city of Evanston Page 6 of 42 Evanston Art and Big Fork Festival - Annl Arts festival in downtown Evanston with art, music and food. Same as past years. Sat 8/22/26 Sun 8/23/26 10:00am - 5:00pm Amdur Productions Starlight Concert Series Concert in Independence Park - same as past years Tue 8/25/26 5:00pm - 9:00pm City of Evanston Downtown Summer Sounds Free outdoor concert in fountain Sqr. Close Sherman and Orrinton from Davis to end of the plaza. Same as past years. Thur 8/27/26 6:00pm - 8:00pm Downtown Evanston Movie in the Park Movie at Elks at 5:30pm and 7:20pm - same as past years Sat 8/29/26 6:00pm - 9:00pm City of Evanston Taste of Armenia Festival Food Festival on Clark St between Benson and Sherman - same as past years Sun 8/30/26 12:00pm - 6:00pm St. James Armenian Church Taste of Evanston A fundraiser staged at Dawes House, offering sample appetizers, entrees, and desserts from Evanston's popular restaurants and local breweries and wine. Same as past years. Sun 8/30/26 2:00pm - 6:00pm Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club Valiant PT Runners Chgo Cross Country Challenge Cross country race on path at Lovelace park. Same as last year, just under new name. Sun 8/30/26 9:00am - 10:30am Generation XC Events Downtown Summer Sounds and Thursday Night Market Free outdoor concert and Market in fountain Sqr. Close Sherman and Orrinton from Davis to end of the plaza. Same as past years. Thur 9/3/26 5:00pm - 8:00pm Downtown Evanston Kit, Cats, Kids Annl Back to School event on ETHS Lazier field including family-friendly activities, food trucks and music. Same as past years. Thur 9/3/26 4:30pm - 7:30pm COE, NU and ETHS Mason Park Players Community Picnic Community picnic at Mason park with food and music. Same as past years. Sat 9/5/26 11:00am - 7:00pm Mason Park Basketball Players French Fest Evanston (NEW) Staged in foutain sqr. French Fest Evanston celebrates French culture on the North Shore. Evanston businesses will offer products and window displays with a French theme. Sun 9/6/26 1:00pm - 4:00pm French Fest Evanston EFD Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony Ceremony at firefighter's Park to Remember all the lives lost during the tragic event of 911. Same as past years. Fri 9/11/26 7:30am - 8:15am City of Evanston Procession of Church Faithful Participants walk around the block of the church 1208 Ashland Ave - same as years past Sat 9/12/26 6:15pm - 8:00pm Malankara Catholic Church Evanston en Blanc "Diner en Blanc" events take place all over the world. Downtown Evanston will have tables set up at Fountain Square with a DJ and local beer/cocktail vendor selling beverages. Close Orrington and Sherman South to end of planza. Same as past years Sat 9/12/26 4:30pm - 8:30pm Black Women of Evanston Page 7 of 42 Evanston Folk Festival A 2 day folk festival in Dawes Park that celebrates acoustic music and the folk music traditions of songwriting and activism. Same as past years. Sat 9/12/26 Sun 9/13/26 12:00pm - 8:30pm SPACE Presents Inc Booster Palooza ETHS BOOSTER Fundraising Event on Custer between Main and Washington. Same as past years. Sat 9/19/26 6:30pm - 10:30pm Evanston Township HS Annl Fire Dept Open House Open house showcasing 1st responders, vehicles, equipment and demonstrations on Lake between Elmwood and Maple Sat 9/19/26 11:00am - 3:00pm City of Evanston Fiesta Hispana Event for Latinx and Queer community staged at fountain sqr closing orrington from sherman to davis. Small vendor and resource fair, DJ, mariachi band. Same as last year. Thur 9/24/26 5:00pm - 8:00pm Evanston Pride Inc. ETHS Homecoming Tailgate Pre-game alumni football game tailgate gathering with food trucks, spirits, and music. Staged Y.O.U. parking lot. Fri 9/25/26 5:00pm - 9:00pm Evanston Township HS Half Day at the Lake Staged in Centennial park, ultra- marathon race along the lakefront path and NU campus. Same as past years. Sat 9/26/26 7:00am - 8:00pm Running is fun sometimes Evanston Harvest Festival Staged in Eggleston park, folks will go on a tour of the Farmette, bee apiary, and Food Forest and partake in fall-themed games. Same as past years Sat 9/26/26 12:00pm - 4:00pm city of evanston St. John XXIII OctoberFiesta Community event staged at St. John XXIII parish celebrating the diversity of ethnicity and life experience. Closing Lake between Oak and Maple. Same as last year. Sat 9/26/26 3:00pm - 9:00pm St. John XXIII Parish Bike the Ridge Close Ridge between Church and Howard for bike ride- same as past years Sun 9/27/26 9:00am - 1:00pm City of Evanston Potawotami Cubmobile Boy Scout's soapbox derby race on Leonard Place between Ridge & Asbury - same as past years Sun 10/4/26 9:00am - 4:00pm Boy Scouts of America Step up for Recovery Step Up for Recovery is PEER Services’ annual fundraiser. This is a 1 mile walk on the Lakefront path - staged in Dawes Park south of the lagoon. Same as past years. Sun 10/4/26 12:00pm - 3:00pm Peer Services Rally for Rescues Paws and Claws annl fundraising event at Baker Park with food, game and silent auction. Same as past years. Sat 10/10/26 11:00am - 1:00pm Paws and Claws Rescue Inc Mashup Annl gathering at Auto Barn, behind Target of evanstonians to celebrate all things evanston. Same as past years. Tue 10/13/26 5:30pm - 9:00pm Evanston Chamber of Commerce Zombie Scramble A 2- to 4-mile course where participants attempt to outwit and outrun "zombies" and finish the course with all their "lives" intact. - on Ladd Arb path. Same as past years Sat 10/17/26 5:00pm - 9:00pm City of Evanston Marty Leoni Fun Run Fun run, starting at Fire HQ and ending at Elliott Park. Same as past years. Sun 10/18/26 8:30am - 12:00pm City of Evanston Page 8 of 42 Bug a Boo Childrens halloween program activity at the ladd arboretum and ecology center. Same as past years. Sat 10/24/26 3:00pm - 8:00pm City of Evanston Trunk or Treat people gather in R. Crown parking lot and decorate their car trunks for children to visit and collect candy. Same as past years. Fri 10/30/26 1:30am - 3:30pm City of Evanston Veterans Day Ceremony in Fountain Square - same as past years Wed 11/11/26 10:30am - 11:30am Evanston American Legion Post 42 Flying Turkey 5K Run/Walk Staged in Dawes Park- 5k along Sheridan Rd between Clark and Lincoln; then on NU property; then lakefront path. Close Sheridan from Clark to Lincoln for runners to start race. Same as past years Thur 11/26/26 9:00am - 10:30am Sun & Wine Racing Holiday Light Celebration Annual tree lighting ceremony at fountain Square w/ music, street performers, hot coco, cookies and photos w/ santa and wife. Same as past years. Sat 12/5/26 4:30pm - 7:00pm Downtown Evanston Mayor's Holidy Food/Toy Drive Residents sign up to receive a food and toy bag for the holiday season. Drive thru pick on Foster st, Ashland to Darrow. Same as past years. Wed 12/9/26 7:30am - 5:30pm City of Evanston Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Fountain Square (south plaza) - same as past years Thur 12/15/26 5:00pm City of Evanston Bike for Clean Air 2027 Bike Ride staged in Elliot Park Sun 8/15/27 8:00pm - 7:00pm Respiratory Heatlh Assoc Page 9 of 42 Form Name: Special Event Permit Submission Time: February 9, 2026 2:48 pm Browser: Chrome 144.0.0.0 / Windows IP Address: 96.74.167.38 Unique ID: 1431080561 Information Terms I have read the required information above Event Information Name of Event Concert in the Park Estimated number of participants 150 Event Location(s)Philbrick park Estimated Attendance 150 Type of Event Concert Description of Event This event is a nonprofit fundraiser featuring food trucks, live music, and drinks. All proceeds will support Hope Ignites Chicago. We would like to host this event at Philbrick Park to introduce our community partners and supporters to the neighborhood in which our Scholars reside (820/824/823/827 Gaffield Place). Date Requested May 29, 2026 Additional Date Requested Event Start Time 06:00 PM Event End Time 10:00 PM music ends at 8:30pm Set Up Start Time 12:00 PM Take Down Finish Time 11:00 PM Is the Event a Fundraiser?Yes Beneficiary Hope Ignites Chicago Is there a Registration/Entrance Fee? Yes Amount 150 Organization Information Is this organization registered with the State of Illinois as a non-profit organization? Yes Page 10 of 42 Organization Name Hope Ignites Chicago Address 1100 Laramie Ave. Wilmette, IL 60091 Business Phone Number (916) 871-0025 Email mireyaleilani.sanders@hopeignites.org Contact Person Name Mireya Leilani Sanders-Fast Are you 18 yrs or older?Yes Address 1100 Laramie Ave. Wilmette, IL 60091 Phone Number (916) 871-0025 Email mireyaleilani.sanders@hopeignites.org Relation to Organization Events & Volunteer Manager General Service Questions Are street closures requested?No Does your event require any other parking related requests or considerations? No What is your plan for cleaning, recycling and disposing of all refuse from this event? Request garbage and recycling services through the City Will you need trash and recycling services through the City? Yes How many trash and recycling carts will you need? 10 Garbage, 10 Recycling Community Development Department: Tent / Electrical Will tents larger than 10 x10 be used for your event? No Will a stage be used for your event? Yes Page 11 of 42 Will you be using electrical equipment? (Permit not required for small portable generators) Yes Fire Department Will the Fire Department have access to all sites in the event of an emergency? Yes Will any fire hydrants be obstructed? No Will you be supplying your own First-Aid station? No Police Department Is traffic control or crowd control necessary for your event? No Health Department: Temporary Food Permit Is food or drink being served at this event? Yes List each vendor below.La Cocinita, Soul & Smoke, Zuzu Bartending Legal/Liquor Department: Liquor License Will alcoholic beverages be served or sold? Yes Where will the sale of liquor take place? Outdoors The sale premises are located on Public Property Parks and Recreation Department Will this event be held in a City Park? Yes If so, which Park (s) (be specific): Philbrick Park Will you have an inflatable at the event in the park No Page 12 of 42 Will you be providing portable toilets? All events must have an adequate number of portable toilets based on the number of anticipated attendees. Yes Parks and Recreation Department: Loudspeaker Permit Will a PA system or loudspeaker be used? Yes Date of Operation May 29, 2026 Additional Date of Operation Start Time 06:00 PM Finish Time 8 :3 0 PM Please check the type of sound to be emitted: Speech Recorded Music Live Music Publicity Should your event be included on the City of Evanston’s calendar of events? No Site-Plan Sketch of Event (Completed by Organizer) Site-Plan Sketch of Event https://arts.formstack.com/admin/download/file/19138949854 Applicant’s Statement of Agreement: Name Mireya Leilani Sanders-Fast Signature Date Feb 09, 2026 Page 13 of 42 Hold Harmless/Indemnification Agreement Name Mireya Leilani Sanders-Fast Applicant/Organization Hope Ignites Chicago Title Events & Volunteer Manager Signature Date/Time 02/09/2026 02:04 PM Page 14 of 42 Figure not to scale Toilet To i l e t St a g e Fo o d Tr u c k Ba r Sp e a k e r Sp e a k e r Garbage/ Recycling Garbage/ Recycling Garbage/ Recycling Garbage/ Recycling Garbage/R ecycling Page 15 of 42 Form Name: Special Event Permit Submission Time: January 28, 2026 11:42 am Browser: Chrome 144.0.0.0 / Windows IP Address: 50.254.40.153 Unique ID: 1427239113 Information Terms I have read the required information above Event Information Name of Event Skylight Summer Sidewalk Sale & Vintage Market Estimated number of participants 12-15 vendors Event Location(s)800 Block of Dempster St Estimated Attendance 300? Type of Event Festival/Fair Sidewalk Sale Description of Event Skylight Vintage is partnering with the MDM to create a Summer Sidewalk Sale Event including a vintage market. There will be music, family activities and 10-12 vintage vendors with tents in addition to that block's normal Sidewalk Sale. Date Requested July 25, 2026 Event Start Time 12:00 PM Event End Time 05:00 PM Set Up Start Time 09:00 AM Take Down Finish Time 06:30 PM Is the Event a Fundraiser?No Is there a Registration/Entrance Fee? No Organization Information Is this organization registered with the State of Illinois as a non-profit organization? Yes Organization Name The Main-Dempster Mile Address 805 Greenwood St Evanston, IL 60201 Page 16 of 42 Business Phone Number (847) 448-0748 Email katherine@maindempstermile.com Contact Person Name Katherine Gotsick Are you 18 yrs or older?Yes Address 805 Greenwood St Evanston, IL 60201 Phone Number 18474480748 Email katherine@maindempstermile.com Relation to Organization Executive Director General Service Questions How will the $150.00 special event permit app fee be paid? Credit Card (Staff will call for fee) Are street closures requested?Yes What streets?800 Dempster St - 832 Dempster St both sides Justification for street closure To accommodate an open air Vintage Market and Sidewalk Sale Will you need to reserved parking spaces? Yes Provide locations &/or meter numbers. 800 Dempster St - 832 Dempster St both sides Does your event require any other parking related requests or considerations? No What is your plan for cleaning, recycling and disposing of all refuse from this event? City Waste management Will you need trash and recycling services through the City? Yes How many trash and recycling carts will you need? 5 trash / 5 recycle Page 17 of 42 Community Development Department: Tent / Electrical Will tents larger than 10 x10 be used for your event? No Will a stage be used for your event? No Will you be using electrical equipment? (Permit not required for small portable generators) No Fire Department Will the Fire Department have access to all sites in the event of an emergency? Yes Will any fire hydrants be obstructed? No Will you be supplying your own First-Aid station? No Police Department Is traffic control or crowd control necessary for your event? Yes Please describe your needs.2 EPD officers and vehicles please for security Health Department: Temporary Food Permit Is food or drink being served at this event? Yes List each vendor below.Firehouse Grill, TBD Legal/Liquor Department: Liquor License Will alcoholic beverages be served or sold? Yes Where will the sale of liquor take place? Outdoors The sale premises are located on Public Property Page 18 of 42 Parks and Recreation Department Will this event be held in a City Park? No Will you have an inflatable at the event in the park No Will you be providing portable toilets? All events must have an adequate number of portable toilets based on the number of anticipated attendees. Yes Parks and Recreation Department: Loudspeaker Permit Will a PA system or loudspeaker be used? Yes Date of Operation Jul 25, 2026 Start Time 12:00 PM Finish Time 05:00 PM Please check the type of sound to be emitted: Recorded Music Live Music Publicity Should your event be included on the City of Evanston’s calendar of events? Yes If you would like us to link to your web site, so visitors can access the most up-to-date details, please print the URL link below. maindempstermile.com Site-Plan Sketch of Event (Completed by Organizer) Site-Plan Sketch of Event https://arts.formstack.com/admin/download/file/19087938350 Applicant’s Statement of Agreement: Name Katherine Gotsick Page 19 of 42 Signature Date Jan 28, 2026 Hold Harmless/Indemnification Agreement Name Katherine Gotsick Applicant/Organization The Main-Dempster Mile Title Executive Director Signature Date/Time 01/28/2026 11:33 AM Page 20 of 42 Summer Sidewalk Sale Event & Vintage Market Food Truck Skylight Vintage Family Event, (face painting, seating, DJ) Art & Merch Vendorss Page 21 of 42 Form Name: Special Event Permit Submission Time: February 27, 2026 12:31 pm Browser: Chrome Mobile 145.0.7632.108 / iOS IP Address: 97.130.139.175 Unique ID: 1436549002 Information Terms I have read the required information above Event Information Name of Event French Fest Evanston Estimated number of participants 250 Event Location(s)Fountain Square North Plaza Estimated Attendance 150 Type of Event Festival/Fair Page 22 of 42 Description of Event French Fest Evanston celebrates French culture on the North Shore of Chicago with a combination of downtown business promotions and a french market. Evanston businesses will offer products and window displays with a French theme. Downtown businesses that have expressed interest include: -Dogtopia (dog costume contest sponsor and judging) -Bennison’s, Patisserie Coralie -Underground Printing (logo design and tshirt popup store) -Bookends & Beginnings (cookbooks) -Comix Revolution (French comic book illustrators) -Madison Grace (Parisian personal styling package and discount) French market vendors who have expressed interest include: Maverick Beverage IL (wine distributor) Dreyfus, Ashby & Co (liqueur importers) Fromagerie Guilloteau (Fromager dAffinois) Arts and crafts vendors: Lisa Degliantoni will manage outreach to potential vendors. Market Analysis French Fest Evanston has no direct competitors. Other French themed events include Wilmette French market (once a week, limited to Wilmette), and a French culture fest sponsored by Alliance Francaise in Chicago in Spring that features French movies and similar cultural activities but has no central location. French Fest Founder Madeline Katan is a nationally published food author (A Taste of Heaven/Penguin RandomHouse) who has a sweet tooth. She moved to Evanston in 2022 to be closer to family. She previously spent a decade in New York City working for some of the world’s largest public relations agencies on million-dollar accounts. She has also represented small nonprofit PR clients. Date Requested September 06, 2026 Event Start Time 01:00 PM Page 23 of 42 Event End Time 04:00 PM Set Up Start Time 10:00 AM Take Down Finish Time 05:30 PM Is the Event a Fundraiser?No Is there a Registration/Entrance Fee? No Organization Information Is this organization registered with the State of Illinois as a non-profit organization? No Organization Name French Fest Evanston Address 811 Chicago Ave Apt 603 Evanston, IL 60202 Business Phone Number (312) 792-1709 Email admin@frenchfestevanston.com Contact Person Name Madeline Katan Are you 18 yrs or older?Yes Address 811 Chicago Ave Apt 603 Evanston, IL 60202 Phone Number (312) 792-1709 Email madelineny@gmail.com Relation to Organization Founder General Service Questions How will the $150.00 special event permit app fee be paid? Credit Card (Staff will call for fee) Are street closures requested?No Page 24 of 42 Does your event require any other parking related requests or considerations? No What is your plan for cleaning, recycling and disposing of all refuse from this event? Brightview Landscaping will clean up area/remove trash Will you need trash and recycling services through the City? No Community Development Department: Tent / Electrical Will tents larger than 10 x10 be used for your event? No Will a stage be used for your event? No Will you be using electrical equipment? (Permit not required for small portable generators) No Fire Department Will the Fire Department have access to all sites in the event of an emergency? Yes Will any fire hydrants be obstructed? No Will you be supplying your own First-Aid station? No Police Department Is traffic control or crowd control necessary for your event? No Health Department: Temporary Food Permit Is food or drink being served at this event? Yes List each vendor below.TBD Legal/Liquor Department: Liquor License Page 25 of 42 Will alcoholic beverages be served or sold? Yes Where will the sale of liquor take place? Outdoors The sale premises are located on Public Property Parks and Recreation Department Will this event be held in a City Park? Yes If so, which Park (s) (be specific): Fountain square north plaza Will you have an inflatable at the event in the park No Will you be providing portable toilets? All events must have an adequate number of portable toilets based on the number of anticipated attendees. Yes Parks and Recreation Department: Loudspeaker Permit Will a PA system or loudspeaker be used? No Publicity Should your event be included on the City of Evanston’s calendar of events? Yes If you would like us to link to your web site, so visitors can access the most up-to-date details, please print the URL link below. Frenchfestevanston.com Site-Plan Sketch of Event (Completed by Organizer) Site-Plan Sketch of Event https://arts.formstack.com/admin/download/file/19214087510 Applicant’s Statement of Agreement: Name Madeline Katan Page 26 of 42 Signature Date Feb 27, 2026 Hold Harmless/Indemnification Agreement Name Madeline Katan Applicant/Organization French Fest Evanston Title Founder Signature Date/Time 02/27/2026 10:19 AM Page 27 of 42 Page 28 of 42 Special Event PermitForm Name:August 6, 2025 2:59 pmSubmission Time:Chrome 138.0.0.0 / WindowsBrowser:207.181.230.16IP Address:1368800166Unique ID: Event Information Name of Event Bike Ride for Clean Air Estimated number of participants 275 Event Location(s)Elliot Park Estimated Attendance 275 Type of Event Festival/Fair Race/Walk/Bike Ride Description of Event Respiratory Health Association has hosted a bike ride beginning at Gurnee Mills for the last 30 years. We are excited to transform and move this ride to the Chicagoland area! We are expecting 275 riders. Mileage options will begin and end at the park in Evanston. Mileage options will be a 100, 75, 50, 25, and 10 mile route. Will work with local businesses and/or other park locations to create a couple rest stops. Routes to come and will take necessary steps to secure permits and street crossings/closures. At the park, we will have a start and finish line with several booths (10 x 10 tents, estimating 20) to check in riders, sell merchandise and raffle, host sponsor tables, music, and provide a post-event celebration meal. Date Requested Sunday, August 15, 2027 Additional Date Requested Additional Date Requested Event Start Time 08:00 AM Event End Time 07:00 PM Set Up Start Time 06:00 AM Take Down Finish Time 08:30 PM Is the Event a Fundraiser?Yes Beneficiary Respiratory Health Association Page 29 of 42 Is there a Registration/Entrance Fee? Yes Amount 50 Organization Information Is this organization registered with the State of Illinois as a non-profit organization? Yes Organization Name Respiratory Health Association Address 1440 W. Washington Boulevard Chicago, IL 60607 Business Phone Number 13126280194 Email mrauch@resphealth.org Contact Person Name Monica Rauch Are you 18 yrs or older?Yes Address 1440 W. Washington Boulevard Chicago, IL 60607 Phone Number (312) 628-0194 Email mrauch@resphealth.org Relation to Organization Assistant Director, Special Events General Service Questions How will the $150.00 special event permit app fee be paid? Check (Payable to the City of Evanston Special Events 2100 Ridge Ave. Evanston IL, 60201) Are street closures requested?No Does your event require any other parking related requests or considerations? Yes List requests/considerations At our previous event, the sherriff provided traffic control but we did not close down streets. Riders will have a staggered start throughout the morning. Page 30 of 42 What is your plan for cleaning, recycling and disposing of all refuse from this event? We would like to receive trash and recycling services through the city. Will you need trash and recycling services through the City? Yes How many trash and recycling carts will you need? 5 trash and 5 recycling cards placed throughout our park setup Community Development Department: Tent / Electrical Will tents larger than 10 x10 be used for your event? No Will a stage be used for your event? Yes Will you be using electrical equipment? (Permit not required for small portable generators) Yes Fire Department Will the Fire Department have access to all sites in the event of an emergency? Yes Will any fire hydrants be obstructed? No Will you be supplying your own First-Aid station? Yes Police Department Is traffic control or crowd control necessary for your event? Yes Please describe your needs. Will have riders leaving the park at a staggered start beginning at 7 AM. Would estimate 3 PM would be latest riders would return. Trust experienced riders to be fine farther out. Biggest concern might be family riders doing the shorter ride option in and out of the park between roughly 10 AM - 1 PM. Health Department: Temporary Food Permit Page 31 of 42 Is food or drink being served at this event? Yes Legal/Liquor Department: Liquor License Will alcoholic beverages be served or sold? Yes Where will the sale of liquor take place? Outdoors The sale premises are located on Public Property Parks and Recreation Department: Park Permit Will this event be held in a City Park? Yes If so, which Park (s) (be specific): Elliot Park Parks and Recreation Department: Loudspeaker Permit Will a PA system or loudspeaker be used? Yes Date of Operation Aug 15, 2027 Start Time 07:00 AM Finish Time 06:00 PM Please check the type of sound to be emitted: Speech Recorded Music Publicity Should your event be included on the City of Evanston’s calendar of events? Yes Site-Plan Sketch of Event (Completed by Organizer) Site-Plan Sketch of Event https://arts.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18341140728 Applicant’s Statement of Agreement: Name Monica Rauch Page 32 of 42 Signature Date Aug 06, 2025 Hold Harmless/Indemnification Agreement Name Monica Rauch Applicant/Organization Respiratory Health Association Title Assistand Director, Special Events Signature Date/Time 08/06/2025 11:40 AM Page 33 of 42 Bike Ride Route Concept Respiratory Health Association at Elliot Park Overview Route distance options: 100, 75, 50, 25, and 10 miles. Staggered start for riders from 6 – 10 AM. Cyclists riding a farther distance to leave earliest. The map and turn-by-turn directions are a very rough idea of a potential 100-mile route based oA similar rides. The 75, 50, 25, and 10 Mile routes would cut oA earlier and turn back south. Upon conﬁrmation that Elliot Park and Evanston would have interest in hosting the ride, we will move forward with hiring a professional to design the route, and we will have our network of cyclists test it. We will share the ﬁnal route in Summer 2026 for the ride in August 2027. RHA will provide Safety and Gear (SAG), mobile mechanics, and medical support for cyclists. RHA can also add signage and wash-away chalk as allowed by Evanston. We hope to work with Evanston on traAic control. No road closures but help with crossing as needed. Page 34 of 42 Respiratory Health Association Bike Ride August 15, 2027 Notes • Sound system to be set up by stage with generator. Continuous- ly playing music. Occasionally will use microphone for announce- ments and rider send offs. = 10 x 10 tent. RHA check-in, merchandise, and raffle = 10 x 10 tent, finish line meal = 10 x 10 tent, sponsor booths. Giveaways, food, drink, resources, etc. = Garbage Can • Scaling is very off. Start & Finish Line Arch Stage (20 x 20) Additional seating in this area. Set up and torn down by RHA. Page 35 of 42 Start & Finish Line with blow up arch over path Respiratory Health Association Bike Ride August 15, 2027 Notes • Riders to start and stop on path, so main roads don’t need to be closed. Just monitored for traffic crossing when riders are starting and finish- ing. Would like to block off path where yellow lines are if possible. RHA can provide barricade if need- ed. • Full route TBD. • Hoping to work with Northwestern about additional parking reserva- tions. In contact with them. Page 36 of 42 Form Name: Special Event Permit Submission Time: February 13, 2026 11:30 am Browser: Chrome 144.0.0.0 / OS X IP Address: 67.173.167.232 Unique ID: 1432451143 Information Terms I have read the required information above Event Information Name of Event No Kings 3 Estimated number of participants 50 Event Location(s)Dawes Park Estimated Attendance 5000 Type of Event Parade/March Rally/Protest Description of Event We plan to meet at Dawes Park, have a rally with speakers for about 30 minutes, followed by a march Date Requested March 28, 2026 Event Start Time 10:30 AM Event End Time 01:00 PM Set Up Start Time 08:00 AM Take Down Finish Time 02:00 PM Is the Event a Fundraiser?No Is there a Registration/Entrance Fee? No Organization Information Is this organization registered with the State of Illinois as a non-profit organization? No Organization Name Indivisible Evanston Address c/o Candace Davis 2744 Eastwood Evanston, IL 60201 Business Phone Number (224) 420-0102 Page 37 of 42 Email indivisibleevanston@gmail.com Contact Person Name Candace Davis Are you 18 yrs or older?Yes Address 2744 Eastwood Ave Evanston, IL 60201 Phone Number (224) 420-0102 Email candacedavis244@gmail.com Relation to Organization co-leader General Service Questions How will the $150.00 special event permit app fee be paid? Credit Card (Staff will call for fee) Are street closures requested?Yes What streets?Proposed march route on sidewalks : From Dawes Park, west on Lake , north on Forest, then north on Sheridan to Foster. Will have trained marshals and will obey street crossing Justification for street closure People marching and crossing streets Will you need to reserved parking spaces? No Does your event require any other parking related requests or considerations? No What is your plan for cleaning, recycling and disposing of all refuse from this event? We will clear out any refuse, remove it from the site, and appropriately dispose of it Will you need trash and recycling services through the City? No Community Development Department: Tent / Electrical Will tents larger than 10 x10 be used for your event? No Page 38 of 42 Will a stage be used for your event? Yes Will you be using electrical equipment? (Permit not required for small portable generators) Yes Fire Department Will the Fire Department have access to all sites in the event of an emergency? Yes Will any fire hydrants be obstructed? No Will you be supplying your own First-Aid station? No Police Department Is traffic control or crowd control necessary for your event? Yes Please describe your needs.Traffic control due to street closures. Crowd control, along with our safety monitors, in case of counterprotestors Health Department: Temporary Food Permit Is food or drink being served at this event? No Legal/Liquor Department: Liquor License Will alcoholic beverages be served or sold? No Parks and Recreation Department Will this event be held in a City Park? Yes If so, which Park (s) (be specific): Dawes Park Will you have an inflatable at the event in the park No Page 39 of 42 Will you be providing portable toilets? All events must have an adequate number of portable toilets based on the number of anticipated attendees. No Parks and Recreation Department: Loudspeaker Permit Will a PA system or loudspeaker be used? Yes Date of Operation Mar 28, 2026 Start Time 10:00 AM Finish Time 01:00 PM Please check the type of sound to be emitted: Speech Recorded Music Live Music Publicity Should your event be included on the City of Evanston’s calendar of events? Yes Site-Plan Sketch of Event (Completed by Organizer) Applicant’s Statement of Agreement: Name Susan Sidell Signature Date Feb 13, 2026 Hold Harmless/Indemnification Agreement Name Susan Sidell Applicant/Organization Indivisible Evanston Page 40 of 42 Title Co-leader Signature Date/Time 02/13/2026 09:01 AM Page 41 of 42 Page 42 of 42