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Photo/Video Permits

Millennium Park was created for the enjoyment of the people of Chicago and the city's visitors and guests. In order to protect general public access to the park and ensure maximum enjoyment by park guests, usage permits are required for all large-scale film, video or photography shoots.

Large-scale film, video or photo shoots are defined as those that include any or all of the following:
  1. additional lighting or equipment set up that involves more than a camera tripod.
  2. electrical needs involving cables, outlets and/or generators
  3. talent, models or crew that interfere with public access (groups larger than 10)
  4. backdrops or set pieces
  5. canopies or tents
These permits can be obtained by contacting the Chicago Film Office at 744-6415 or filmoffice@cityofchicago.org.

Wedding Photography in Millennium Park

Millennium Park welcomes couples who wish to have their wedding photographs taken in the park, but requests that all wedding parties abide by the following rules and regulations:
  1. no additional lighting or equipment set up that involves more than a camera tripod.
  2. no electrical needs involving cables, outlets and/or generators
  3. no backdrops or set pieces, canopies or tents
  4. no alcohol in the park
We also request that wedding parties limit their time in any one area of the park to fifteen minutes. Please ask all members of your group to respect the public's right of way.

For wedding parties larger than 15 people, please contact the Millennium Park management office in advance at 312-744-6050.

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