Special Events

The Mayor's Office of Special Events (MOSE) provides Chicagoans and visitors with year-round family style entertainment, by producing and promoting free festivals and city-wide holiday celebrations. Major downtown festivals such as Taste of Chicago, the Air and Water Show and six music festivals draw millions of people each year to the lakefront, contributing significantly to tourism and economic development for Chicago.

Most Recent News (Special Events)

Service Providers

• Athletic Events
• Daley Plaza
• Farmers Markets
• Film Office (Chicago)
• Internship Program
• Jumping Jack Program
• Lakefront Festivals
• Maxwell Street Market
• Neighborhood Festivals
• Sponsorship Opportunities

Supporting Information

• Event Operations
• File a Mayor's Office of Special Events FOIA Request
• Finance (Special Events)
• Graphics (Special Events)
• Protocol Office
• Public Relations (Special Events)

City Data

• FOIA Request Log - Special Events