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RSSJumping 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.
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The Jumping Jack is Limited to Block Parties
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Applications are available on a first-come-first-served basis
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The Jumping Jack Program runs from May 25 through September 1, 2013
Some general rules to keep in mind include:
1. Applications will be accepted beginning at 9am on Monday, April 1, 2013 in person at the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), via email: dcase@cityofchicago.org or fax: 312.744.8523. No applications will be accepted prior to this date.
2. Inflatables will only be provided to block parties within the city limits of Chicago. Events on private property, in parks, in forest preserves, private parties, birthday parties and festivals are not eligible to apply.
3. Inflatables are for outdoor use only.
4. Inflatables can only be set up on pavement, asphalt or concrete.
5. Applications are time stamped, logged and scheduled in the order they were received. Applications are stamped by U.S. mail postmark date, e-mail/fax time stamp and by DCASE staff when submitted in person.
6. Applicants will receive notification by mail on the status of their request. The contracted provider will call to set up deliveries.
7. Approved block parties will receive an inflatable for (4) hours between the hours of 10am and 6pm on the scheduled day. Actual hours will be determined by availability. One inflatable will be delivered to a requesting block party.
8. The requesting party will be required to provide credit card information or a driver's license as a security deposit and designate an adult to sign for the inflatable upon arrival. If inflatable is damaged during use, the credit card provided will be charged for damage. Inflatables will not be dropped off without credit card information and signature of a designated adult.
9. The inflatable will not be set up during inclement weather (rain, drizzle, etc.).
10. The contracted inflatable company must be able to drive directly to the set up site. The inflatable cannot be transported manually. If the site is not accessible by vehicle, services will not be rendered.
11. Generators are not provided. It is the responsibility of the requesting party to supply electrical power (120 watts) to operate the inflatable within 100ft of the inflatable.
12. All parked vehicles must be removed from the location of the inflatable. Applicants are responsible for securing all necessary street closure permits from the Aldermanic Office in that ward.
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
