
Bistro string lights
Per 100 ft strand, LED globe bulbs
$82.50per 100 ftEst.
North Side · Lighting
Event lighting rentals in North Center, Chicago start at $2.20, and the typical item costs about $71.50, across 26 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to North Center 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
$2.20each
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 North Center
| 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 North Center
North Center is a neighborhood of well-kept brick two-flats and single-family homes, sitting between Lincoln Square and Roscoe Village along the North Branch of the Chicago River. Lincoln Avenue and Irving Park Road carry the main commercial energy, with Brown Line stops nearby, and Lane Tech College Prep's huge campus is a landmark that shapes the neighborhood's school-year calendar. Family events here, from graduations to communions, are a constant.
Deep lots with alley access suit graduation parties, baptisms and cookouts.
Lighting here: String lights between trees or poles turn a yard into a venue after dark. Plan power runs and keep cords off walkways.
Gyms, cafeterias and halls around the neighborhood host auctions, dinners and communion parties.
Lighting here: Hall lighting is often harsh. Uplights in your colors and dimmed overheads change the room more than any decor.
Back rooms and patios fit rehearsal dinners and milestone birthdays for mid-size groups.
Lighting here: Check what the venue's house lighting can do first, then rent uplights or pin spots for the cake and centerpieces.
Small park spaces suit casual parties, with Chicago Park District rules for permits and rentals.
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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