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Cleanup Underway in Grant Park as Lollapalooza Concludes in Chicago

Organizers have published preliminary figures showing an average daily attendance of 115,000, 12 arrests, 42 ambulance transports

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People dance to Layz during the third day of Lollapalooza at Grant Park on Aug. 2, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/for the Chicago Tribune)

Overview

  • Cleanup crews have begun dismantling stages and festival infrastructure in Grant Park as post-event operations get underway.
  • Balbo Drive between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive reopened Monday with final closures on Balbo and Jackson Drive scheduled to lift by this weekend.
  • Preliminary data indicates Lollapalooza drew 115,000 attendees per day over its four-day run with 12 arrests and 42 ambulance transports recorded.
  • Chance the Rapper’s surprise 15-minute Perry’s Stage performance generated buzz for his upcoming album Star Line, which is set for release on August 15.
  • All performances were available exclusively via live streams on Hulu for all subscriber tiers, continuing the festival’s digital partnership.