Chicago offers several festivals and events that are great opportunities for your group to perform. Here is a small sampling of ones to consider:

• Marshall Fields Jingle Elf Parade
  
• Chicago Christmas Parade
  
• America Sings!
  
• Performances any time of year at several Chicago locations, including churches, museums,  & public spaces.
  
• Workshop and Clinics at the Chicago Symphony Center.
  
• Music Festivals with companies like Festivals of Music, National Events, Dixie Classics, Heritage Festivals, Music In The Parks, Music Festivals, and many more.
  

The Essex Inn Is Close To The Action

and specializes in meeting your group's needs.

The Essex Garden Pool and Fitness Center is available for your group's enjoyment.  This glass-enclosed structure on the fourth floor rooftop now houses a pool, a state of the art fitness center and outdoor botanical garden.  Whether taking a dip, working out or just enjoying the view of Grant Park, this is one-of-a-kind in the city of Chicago.

Your group will enjoy the wonderful variety of banquet space offered at the Essex Inn.  No matter the size of your group, The Essex Inn staff is delighted to make your group feel right at home.  Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events all are possible for your group.

Chicago's Essex Inn specializes in offering affordable, value oriented packages to fit all of your group needs.  Call your New Horizons Tour Consultant today to reserve your rooms!

Located in the heart of downtown Chicago and within walking distance to major attractions, Chicago's Essex Inn offers not only convenience but also a great location.  The hotel is just steps from Grant Park and a short walk to the Museum Campus. 

All of the newly renovated rooms include cable television, iron and ironing boards, voicemail, automated wake-up calls and data ports.  The 254-room property has interior corridor access