Parades are an integral part of Chicago. There are many occasions when people come down to the streets and participate in parades. The atmosphere is lively and exuberant.

Independence Day Parade, Thanksgiving Parade, Columbus Day Parade, Polish Constitution Day Parade are all major group ceremonies that have parades on the street.

There are lots of companies that organize such kind of parades on the street. Event Architects is one of the popular companies which organize group ceremonies. They can transform your daily places to wonderful and engaging experiences.

Some of the other companies are:

- ADH Events

- Revel Global Events

- C&C Event Planning & Mgt

Many of the parades are organized with the help of sponsorships. The Tourism Department of Chicago organizes these festivals other than private companies.

http://chicago.about.com/od/parades/tp/ChicagoParades.htm

http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/supporting_narrative/events___special_events/events/mose/downtown_parades.html

Chicago downtown is an interesting place. It is the major tourist attraction in Chicago. If you are planning for a vacation with family in Chicago then the best place to stay is in the downtown.

Few luxury hotels in Chicago downtown are:

- The trump international hotel and tower located in the heart of the downtown Chicago at 401 N Wabash Avenue

- Amalfi hotel Chicago is also a favorite accommodation spot in Chicago downtown.

- The boutique hotel Monaco in Chicago is also one of the finest places in downtown Chicago for an accommodation.

- Chicago Marriott downtown magnificent mile located at 540 North Michigan Avenue.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chidt-chicago-marriott-downtown-magnificent-mile/

http://www.monaco-chicago.com/

http://www.trumpchicagohotel.com/default_.asp