Chicago Events and Demonstrations: August 1 to August 15, 2023
In coordination with our cross-sector public safety partnerships, Titan Security is currently monitoring the following special event and demonstration activity in or near the Chicago Loop.
Anticipated Protests and Special Events
- Thursday, August 3 to Sunday, August 6: 200 S Columbus (Grant Park), Group will gather for their event “Lollapalooza 2023” *
- Wednesday, August 9 at 9:00am: 646 N Michigan (Starbucks), Group will gather for their cause “Solidarity Sip In (Unionization)”
- Wednesday, August 9 at 12:00pm: 400 N Michigan (Wrigley Building), Group will gather for their cause “11th Annual Global Action Day for Justice for ‘Comfort Women'”
- Wednesday, August 9 at 6:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Chicago Rally to Defend the Tampa 5”
- Thursday August 10 at 7:00am: 400 N Columbus at Chicago River, Group will gather for their event “2023 Chicago Duck Derby”
- Friday, August 11 at 10:30am: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “A Call to Action: Let’s Take the First Step to Restore Assyria”
- Friday, August 11 at 12:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “India Flag Raising Ceremony”
- Saturday, August 12 at 10:00am: 3500 S M.L. King, Group will gather/march for their event “Bud Billiken Parade” **
- Saturday, August 12 at 7:00pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group may gather for their event “Teen Trend” ***
- Monday, August 14 at 12:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Pakistani Flag Raising Ceremony”
Notes/Analysis
* = Annual music festival with 100,000 to 110,000 daily attendees; expect extensive street closures in area
** = Event is outside of the Chicago Loop, yet will attract large crowd and result in extensive street closures
*** = Occasional gatherings of teens and young adults driven by social media; attendance highly dependant on weather conditions
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).
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