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The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events administers several programs geared toward supporting Chicago's various communities. DCASE's Neighborhood Festival Program provides assistance to residents and community organizations to obtain the necessary information and permits to present festivals and other special events in Chicago's neighborhoods. Other neighborhood services include the Jumping Jack Program. DCASE also organizes Chicago's Farmers Markets and administers the long-running Maxwell Street Market.
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Farmers Markets
Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago.
Maxwell Street Market
The Maxwell Street Market is an open air market located in the near west side of Chicago, where you can find bargains and vendors bargaining with an international flavor.
Apply to be a vendor at Maxwell Street Market
Apply to Perform at Maxwell Street Market
Visit the Maxwell Street Market website
Neighborhood Festivals
The Neighborhood Festival Program is designed to provide assistance in obtaining the necessary food and liquor vending permits, street closures, and required special permitting. This area also works closely with all city departments to ensure proper staffing and event awareness.
2013 Special Events Permit Package (PDF)
2013 Special Events Resource Guide (PDF)
The Permit Package Applications are saved as interactive Adobe PDFs. Adobe Acrobat Reader (free software download) is required to save and edit your completed forms on your computer.
Jumping Jack Program
Each year, the Jumping Jack delights children across Chicago. This inflatable playground, provided by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, is available for free, all summer long. Learn more about the Jumping Jack Program.
All the dates for the 2013 Jumping Jack are filled. No more applications are being accepted.
Department Main Office
Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Phone: 312.744.3316
TTY: 312.744.2964
Fax: 312.744.8523
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78 E. Washington St.
4th floor
Chicago, IL 60602 Get Directions
