About

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is a marketing solutions powerhouse that produces some of Chicago's largest and most iconic festivals, including the Taste of Chicago, Chicago Air & Water Show and the Chicago Blues Festival.  DCASE’s extensive inventory of events and programs reaches across all demographic interests and draws an estimated 10M guests per year.

Our events provide turn-key marketing platforms that can meet any marketing goal - from launching a new product, maximizing brand visibility,  high-volume sampling or targeting key demographics. With world-class venues like Millennium Park and Chicago Cultural Center, extensive social media reach, access to City services and robust rolodex of partners, DCASE is the key to unlock limitless promotional opportunities in the lucrative Chicago market.

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