In partnership with the cross-sector public safety community, Titan Security is monitoring the following special events and protest activities. Listings are grouped into two-week periods and updated on a constant basis.
Anticipated Protests and Special Events
- Wednesday, July 17 at 9:00am: 121 N LaSalle (City Hall), Group will gather for their cause “Demand Chicago City Council Support the Referendum for Community Power Over Policing”
- Friday, July 19 and July 26: Time TBD at city/county political locations; Group may gather for their cause “F*ck the DNC Fridays” *
- Saturday, July 20 at 8:00am: 400 S Plymouth to 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather/march for their event “21st Annual Disability Pride Parade”
- Saturday, July 20 at 5:00pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park/Pritzker Pavilion), Group will gather for their event “Common at MP 20th Anniversary”
- Saturday, July 20 at 6:00pm: 1410 S Special Olympics (Soldier Field), Group will gather for their event “George Straight Concert”
- Saturday, July 20 at 6:30pm: 100 W Erie (Chines Consulate), Group will gather for their cause “Annual 7/20 Anniversary Events: End the Persecution of Falon Gong in China”
- Sunday, June 21 at 2:00pm: 400 N Michigan (Wrigley Building) to 122 S Michigan (Philippine Consulate), Group will gather/march for their cause “People’s Sona 2024”
- Wednesday, July 24 at 4:30pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Chicago Rejects Netanyahu”
- Friday, July 26 at 6:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Bicycle Caravan”
- Saturday, July 27 at 11:00am: 50 W Adams (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Justice for Sonya Massey”
- Sunday, July 28 at 1:00pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group will gather for their cause “Justice for Sonya Massey”
- Sunday, July 28 at 6:00pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group may gather for their event “Teen Trend” **
- Wednesday, July 31st at 11:30am: 720 S Michigan (Hilton Chicago), Group will gather for their event “Protesting Donald Trump at the NABJ Convention”^
- Wednesday, July 31st at 6:00pm: 1412 W Washington Blvd (Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge), Group will gather for their cause “Justice for Sonya Massey”
- Ongoing: short-notice protests related to the conflict in Gaza are anticipated to continue, including localized traffic and transit disruptions
- Ongoing: neighborhood street festivals are underway during the summer months in Chicago; ChooseChicago provides detailed listings at https://www.choosechicago.com/things-to-do/festivals-and-special-events/
Notes/Analysis
* = Turnout has been small, possible locales include Cook County Democratic Party HQ at 134 N LaSalle, McCormick Place at 2301 S Martin Luther King, or Chicago Host Committee Offices at 120 N Racine
** = Gatherings of teens and young adults organized via social media; Attendance is highly weather dependent
^ = Group may gather near Michigan Ave and Ida B. Wells Drive before marching to the Hilton Chicago.
Event/Protest Best Practices
- If you see something suspicious, report it
- Carry water and stay hydrated
- Choose a landmark to meet at in case you are separated from your group
- Utilize the buddy system
- Remain alert and be observant of surroundings
- Leave any valuables at home
- Do not jump any barricades
- Secure handbags and wallets
- Stay calm and pleasant
- Follow your own instincts
- Leave yourself room to move quickly
As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).
About Titan Security Group
Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to communities. Today, we provide security services to 10 states across the Midwest and Southeastern United States. We employ more than 3,600 security staff and have enjoyed over twenty-nine consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing and emergency planning solutions with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.