Green Day Concert
Sunday August 15th
Parking Restrictions- Sunday August 15th 2pm-Midnight
Clark – Both Sides- Newport to Addison
Clark – East Side Only- Waveland to Irving Park
Addison- Clark to Racine- Both Sides
Addison- Wilton to Sheffield- Both Sides
Addison – South Side Only- Clark to Sheffield
Street Closures (Full Street Closures)
Sheffield (Addison to Waveland) Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane)
Starting after the game on August 12th and will reopen by 6pm on August 16th
Waveland (Sheffield to Kenmore) Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane)
Starting after the game on August 12th and will reopen by 6pm on August 16th
Parking Restriction for Concert Setup/Take Down 8/12 – 8/16
Racine– Grace to Green Lot Entrance – East Side Only
Sheffield– 3700-3721- No Parking – Both Sides – Trucks will be entering and exiting the parking lot on the west side of Sheffield
Irving Park – Clark to Sheffield (both sides)
What to Expect as Concert Setup/Takedown Takes Place
- Truck(s), Crane(s), Forklift(s), etc. will beginning lining up on Waveland immediately following the August 12th game and proceed to Sheffield where they will be unloaded and move materials into the Ballpark.
- Wrigley Field will be transformed into a concert venue with the installation of staging, sound and lighting equipment. Seating areas will be added to field.
- The Lights at Wrigley Field will be on throughout the week as the Concert Setup/Takedown takes place.
Lights will be on OVERNIGHT on August 12th
Lights will be on at least until 11pm on August 13th and 14th
On the show days (August 15th), the lights will be on OVERNIGHT.
- Trucks will be traveling from the Green Lot at Grace and Racine to the ballpark via both Clark and Sheffield, during both setup and takedown.
- Please anticipate interment street closures on Sheffield from Irving Park to Waveland to allow equipment to safely proceed to/from the ballpark.
Sound & Lighting Checks
Sound and Lighting Checks are anticipated on August 14th
Sound checks should also be anticipated on the day of the concert August 15th
Concert Day Highlights
Greenday Concert – Sunday August 15th
Gates Open at 4:30pm and Show begins at 6:30pm
and end no later than 11pm
- Residential Permit Parking will be in effect. Vehicles parked in violation of the Residential Permit Parking regulations are subject to ticket.
- Priority Towing will take place in all special areas designated as No Parking (Clark, Addison, & Waveland).
- Vehicles parking in violation of parking regulations resulting in a public hazard, such as Bus Stops No Parking/Tow Zones, crosswalks, driveways, alleys, etc. will be strictly enforced and are subject to Ticket & Tow.
- The Cubs Hotline will be open One Hour before until Two Hours after the concert (1-866-427-3869).
- General complaints regarding the concert should be directed to the Chicago Cubs at 773-404-CUBS or via email:neighbors@cubs.com
- Pyrotechnic displays will be used during the Aventura concert on August 15th.
- During Pre & Post Concerts, at the discretion of the Police and/or OEMC, Addison between Racine and Halsted may be closed to vehicular traffic as a Public Safety measure. Traffic will then be rerouted North/South on Racine/Halsted. While this may be inconvenient, public safety is of the utmost importance.
- “Hospitality Teams” an independent third party hired by the Chicago Cubs will be throughout the neighborhood between 9pm and 1am. The team aims to provide a visible presence in the community. Look for the team in bright yellow jackets!
- Residents are encouraged to contact either the Night Game Hotline (1-866-427-3869) or 911 to report problems and issues.
- TAILGAITING AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON THE PUBLIC WAY ARE PROHIBITED AND WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
- LOITERING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ON ANY STREETS SURROUNDING WRIGLEY FIELD INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO; CLARK, ADDISON, WAVELAND AND SHEFFIELD.
Limo, Ride Share and Taxi Information
In an effort to minimize the impact of traffic in the community around Wrigley Field, the Chicago Police Department, and OEMC have established the following drop-off & pick up regulations for Taxis, limousines, and car services for the concerts:
· Limousines and car services must stage on Irving Park Road. All drop off and pickup must occur on Irving Park Road between Clark and Seminary (East of Clark).
· Taxis will stage on Clark south of Addison in the southbound curb lane.
Remote Parking Lot & Bicycle Check Service
- Parking is available at the remote lot, located at 3900 N. Rockwell, with a free shuttle to the concerts. The remote lot will be open 3 hours prior to each event.
- Free bicycle check service is available near the main entrance at the CTA Red Line Addison stop.