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Outdoor Event Planning Checklist for Chicagoland

A one-page checklist for any Chicagoland outdoor event.

Deluxe P-P Services Team Published December 5, 2024 5 min read
Outdoor Event Planning Checklist for Chicagoland

One page. Print it, tape it to the wall. Every outdoor event in Chicagoland – from a 40-guest graduation to a 5,000-attendee festival – depends on the same set of decisions.

The week before

Lock these in.

  • Weather plan and backup date
  • Restroom unit count and placement
  • Power access for lighting and units
  • Waste plan (trash + recycling)
  • ADA compliance for public events
  • Delivery and pickup windows

The day before

Walk the site with the setup lead. Mark placements with cones or spray chalk. Confirm every vendor knows their delivery window and access point.

The day of

Assign a point person for each vendor. Their only job is to receive deliveries and answer driver questions. Keep the event host free.

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