
Bistro string lights
Per 100 ft strand, LED globe bulbs
$82.50per 100 ftEst.
West Side · Lighting
Event lighting rentals in North Lawndale, Chicago start at $2.20, and the typical item costs about $71.50, across 26 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to North Lawndale 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
$26.40each
$214.50each
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 North Lawndale
| 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 Lawndale
North Lawndale is a West Side neighborhood with a rich story, from its time as a center of Chicago's Jewish community to its role in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1966 Chicago campaign and its decades as a hub of Black Chicago. Greystones and coach houses along Douglas Boulevard and Independence Boulevard mark a once-grand stretch of the city, and many of these buildings still host family gatherings.
Congregations here host anniversary dinners, repasts and graduation brunches for large groups.
Lighting here: Hall lighting is often harsh. Uplights in your colors and dimmed overheads change the room more than any decor.
A big space for reunions and picnics; the Chicago Park District manages permits.
Lighting here: Park events usually end at dusk; if yours does not, battery lanterns and uplights avoid the need for power.
Historic homes host weddings, showers and family milestones.
Lighting here: String lights between trees or poles turn a yard into a venue after dark. Plan power runs and keep cords off walkways.
Neighborhood events on cleared lots need soft-ground planning and street-closure approval from the city.
Lighting here: String lights between trees or poles turn a yard into a venue after dark. Plan power runs and keep cords off walkways.
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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