Chicago Protest and Event Activity: May 15 to May 31, 2023
In cross-sector coordination with our public-safety partners, Titan Security is presently monitoring the following protest and special event activity in or near the Chicago Loop.
Anticipated Events and Demonstrations
- Wednesday, May 17 at 11:00am: 454 N Columbus (NBC Tower), Group will gather for their event “Writers Guild of America (WGA) Chicago Strike Event!”
- Wednesday, May 17 at 5:00pm: 401 N Michigan, Group may gather for their cause “Stop Executions In Iran” *
- Wednesday, May 17 at 5:30pm: 301 S Columbus (Buckingham Fountain), Group will gather/ride for their cause “Chicago Ride of Silence 2023”
- Thursday, May 18 at 9:00am: 901 N Rush (Tesla Gold Coast), Group will gather for their cause “Protest at Chicago Tesla Dealership on Anti-Semitism and Fascism”
- Thursday, May 18 at 6:00pm: 350 S Columbus (Grant Park), Group will gather for their event “JP Morgan Corporate Challenge” **
- Saturday, May 20 at 12:00pm: 601 S Michigan to 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group will gather/march for their cause “Stop Executions In Iran” *
- Saturday, May 20 at 5:30pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group may gather for their event “Teen Trend Meetup”
- Sunday, May 21 at 1:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Nigerian Election Protest Rally in Chicago”
- Thursday, May 25 at 12:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Jordanian Flag Raising”
- Friday, May 26 at 11:30am: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Palestine Flag Raising Ceremony”
- Friday, May 26 at 5:00pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group may gather for their event “Teen Trend Meetup”
- Friday, May 26 at 5:30pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather/ride for their event “Chicago Critical Mass”
- Saturday, May 27 at 12:00pm: 200 N State to 400 S State, Group will gather/march for their event “Chicago Memorial Day Parade”
- Saturday, May 27 at 2:30pm: 720 S Michigan (Hilton), Group will gather/march for their cause “Chicago Peace Walk”
- Saturday, May 27 to Sunday, May 28: 225 E Balbo (Grant Park), Group will gather for their event “Suenos Music Festival”
- Saturday, May 27 at 10:00pm: 600 E Grand (Navy Pier), Group will gather for their event “Navy Pier – Summer Fireworks Saturdays”
Notes/Analysis
* = Group protesting Iranian government may gather at one or both designated times/locations
** = Large, annual charity run in Grant Park; Expect localized traffic disruptions
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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