
Bistro string lights
Per 100 ft strand, LED globe bulbs
$82.50per 100 ftEst.
Northwest Side · Lighting
Event lighting rentals in Belmont Cragin, Chicago start at $2.20, and the typical item costs about $71.50, across 26 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Belmont Cragin is priced per order, usually $150 to $400 depending on distance, stairs and timing, and one free itemized quote covers delivery, setup and pickup.


Per 100 ft strand, LED globe bulbs
$82.50per 100 ftEst.

Wireless, battery powered, any color
$38.50each

Crystal or wood-and-iron, for tents and lofts
$82.50each

Per 10' section, 8'-16' tall
$55per 10' section
$2.20each
$38.50each
Prices are based on local rental companies' published rates plus our booking fee. Your final quote is confirmed by the rental company for your date and venue.
Planning for Belmont Cragin
| Guests | You will need about |
|---|---|
| 50 guests | 8 uplights or 60 ft of string lights |
| 100 guests | 10 uplights or 120 ft of string lights |
| 150 guests | 15 uplights or 180 ft of string lights |
| 200 guests | 20 uplights or 240 ft of string lights |
Want exact counts for your floor plan? Try the seating planner or see what lighting cost in Chicago.
* Estimated from Chicago-area market rates; confirmed in your quote.
Celebrating in Belmont Cragin
Belmont Cragin is a big, family-centered Northwest Side neighborhood, home to a large Mexican and Puerto Rican community alongside Polish and other longtime residents. Belmont, Fullerton and Central Avenues are lined with bakeries, taquerias and banquet halls, and celebrations such as quinceañeras, baptisms and weddings are central to life here. It's a neighborhood that knows how to throw a party.
Halls host quinceañeras, weddings and anniversaries with large guest lists.
Lighting here: Hall lighting is often harsh. Uplights in your colors and dimmed overheads change the room more than any decor.
Deep lots with alley garages suit baptisms, graduations and birthday parties.
Lighting here: String lights between trees or poles turn a yard into a venue after dark. Plan power runs and keep cords off walkways.
Local parishes host communions, receptions and community events.
Lighting here: Hall lighting is often harsh. Uplights in your colors and dimmed overheads change the room more than any decor.
Park district lawns and rooms for casual gatherings, under Chicago Park District rules.
Lighting here: Park events usually end at dusk; if yours does not, battery lanterns and uplights avoid the need for power.
How to plan
One uplight every 8-10 feet of wall, set to your color palette.
For a tent, plan the tent length x 3-4 for a zig-zag or perimeter pattern.
Pipe and drape is priced per running foot; use it to hide walls, storage or a kitchen door.
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