Bike the Drive - 2013

Bike the Drive
Marathon Parking  •  Sunday, May 26 2013

Bike the Drive, Chicago! Join thousands of other bikers on Lake Shore Drive as they enjoy up to five hours of car-less riding. Have any plans for Memorial Day weekend? If you’re a biking enthusiast and love a serene sunrise, consider riding the MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive, produced by the nonprofit Active Transportation [...]

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Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Parking

Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
Participant Parking  •  Sunday, April 7, 2013

Participant Parking  •  Volunteer/Staff Parking  •  Spectator Parking Kicking off the Running Season – Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K. More than 40,000 runners are expected to participate in this year’s Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K on Sunday, April 7. This very green 8K unofficially kicks-off the running season in Chicago. Last year’s unseasonably warm weather allowed the [...]

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Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
Volunteer/Staff Parking  •  Sunday, April 7, 2013

Participant Parking  •  Volunteer/Staff Parking  •  Spectator Parking Kicking off the Running Season – Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K. With 40,000 runners expected to participate this year, volunteers are especially crucial to the success of this event. Waking up early to reach the course on time may be challenging, but below are a some convenient parking options and [...]

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Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
Spectator Parking  •  Sunday, April 7, 2013

Participant Parking  •  Volunteer/Staff Parking  •  Spectator Parking Kicking off the Running Season – Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K. Better get out early to the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K course to snatch a prime viewing seat to cheer on your friends, significant other or a family member. As you decide where along the course you want [...]

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ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo

Fully decked in millions of bright lights, Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo transforms itself into a colorful celebration for the holidays. ZooLights, presented by ComEd and Charter One, is a free family-friendly event and is open to the general public. The festivities begin the weekend after Thanksgiving, taking place every weekend until December 26 and will [...]

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United Center Parking: Bulls, Blackhawks, Disney and Gaga

Home to the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks, the United Center also plays host to a variety of events and concerts, making the venue a popular destination for tourists, sports fans and concert goers. This season, aside from regularly scheduled NBA Bulls games and NHL Blackhawks games, the United Center will also be featuring [...]

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Magnificent Mile Holiday Shopping and Lights Festival

Get the scoop on where to find nearby parking and what street closures to avoid. With the holiday season upon us, Downtown Chicago is sure to be a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Fully decked with lights and festive decorations, the Downtown streets and store fronts are a sight to see, especially during [...]

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Chicago Marathon

2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Parking

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is quickly approaching and with it comes street closures and parking bans. The route will go through more than 25 Chicago neighborhoods and will span as south as 35th Street, as north as Addison Street and as west as Damen Avenue. Whether you’re one of the brave 45,000 runners [...]

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Tulips along Michigan Avenue in Chicago

Planning a Visit to Chicago’s Magnificent Mile

The section of Michigan Avenue that runs between the Chicago River and Oak Street is known far and wide as the Magnificent Mile. That name might have originated as a post WWII real estate marketing gimmick, but today, it really is magnificent. In fact, the Mag Mile is among the most prestigious commercial avenues on [...]

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Chicago Air and Water Show

Chicago Air and Water Show Parking Tips

The Chicago Air and Water Show returns to the skies August 18-19, 2012. Crowds will be flocking to North Avenue Beach to watch the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Leap Frogs perform their awe-inspiring stunts. With more than 2 million people trying to snatch a good spot to watch the action, there are bound to [...]

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