
Bistro string lights
Per 100 ft strand, LED globe bulbs
$82.50per 100 ftEst.
Lower West Side · Lighting
Event lighting rentals in Pilsen, Chicago start at $2.20, and the typical item costs about $71.50, across 26 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Pilsen 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
$110each
$163.90each
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 Pilsen
| 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 Pilsen
Pilsen is one of the heartlands of Mexican-American Chicago, known for its colorful murals, historic churches and the National Museum of Mexican Art in Harrison Park. Celebrations here are often big, multigenerational and rooted in tradition: a quinceañera that starts with a Mass and ends with a full night of dancing, a wedding with padrinos and a long list of family, a baptism party in the backyard.
Halls in and around Pilsen that host quinceañeras and weddings, some with in-house chairs you may want to upgrade.
Lighting here: Hall lighting is often harsh. Uplights in your colors and dimmed overheads change the room more than any decor.
Church halls for receptions after Mass, baptisms and first communions.
Lighting here: Hall lighting is often harsh. Uplights in your colors and dimmed overheads change the room more than any decor.
Family parties behind two-flats and workers' cottages, often with alley access.
Lighting here: String lights between trees or poles turn a yard into a venue after dark. Plan power runs and keep cords off walkways.
Rented community rooms and art spaces used for smaller celebrations; check each venue's rules on outside rentals.
Lighting here: Hall lighting is often harsh. Uplights in your colors and dimmed overheads change the room more than any decor.
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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