
Bistro string lights
Per 100 ft strand, LED globe bulbs
$82.50per 100 ftEst.
Cook County · Lighting
Event lighting rentals in Riverside, IL start at $2.20, and the typical item costs about $71.50, across 26 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Riverside 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
group: Cylinder Bar
$132each
group: Cylinder Bar
$44each
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 Riverside
| 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 Riverside
Riverside was laid out in 1869 by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, and its curving streets, gas-lit corners and green commons make it one of the most distinctive suburbs in the region. The Riverside Landscape Architecture District is a National Historic Landmark, and the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Coonley House stands here. Events feel naturally garden-like. Walking the curving streets feels like entering a park, and many hosts want rentals that look quietly elegant instead of loud.
Mature trees and older landscaping mean careful setup. Tell us where trucks can stop.
Lighting here: String lights between trees or poles turn a yard into a venue after dark. Plan power runs and keep cords off walkways.
Public spaces need reservations through the village. Check with Riverside before you book.
Lighting here: Park events usually end at dusk; if yours does not, battery lanterns and uplights avoid the need for power.
Curving streets and deep lawns suit casual dinners with long tables.
Lighting here: String lights between trees or poles turn a yard into a venue after dark. Plan power runs and keep cords off walkways.
Nearby preserve groves along the Des Plaines River need a reservation from the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
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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