{"id":330,"date":"2023-10-24T14:23:57","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T14:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/?p=330"},"modified":"2023-10-24T14:28:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T14:28:43","slug":"what-to-expect-at-the-2023-haunted-halloween-ball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hauntedhalloweenball.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-at-the-2023-haunted-halloween-ball\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect at the 2023 Haunted Halloween Ball"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to Halloween festivities, few parties surpass the fun and thrills of Chicago\u2019s Annual Haunted Halloween Ball. Each year, the Congress Plaza Hotel hosts the biggest Halloween party in the city, attracting more than 3,000 party-goers. This year, the Haunted Halloween Ball will be held on October 28, 2023, and tickets are now available so be sure to grab yours before they sell out.<\/p>\n

Before your arrival, you\u2019ll want to prepare for the big night by knowing what you can expect this year. Here\u2019s your guide to the 2023 Haunted Halloween Ball in Chicago.<\/p>\n

The Venue: Congress Plaza Hotel<\/b><\/h2>\n

Located at 520 S Michigan Ave, The Congress Plaza Hotel has a long history that dates back to 1893 when the hotel originally opened. Since the start, the hotel has played host to U.S. presidents, foreign dignitaries, international celebrities, and travelers from all over the world.<\/p>\n

The historic hotel offers guests amazing city and lake views, as well as on-site dining options and modern rooms where many party-goers choose to stay after the Halloween bash. Of course, The Congress Plaza Hotel is best known for its creepy atmosphere and has been named one of the most haunted hotels in the country.<\/p>\n

Chicago\u2019s Haunted Halloween Ball<\/b><\/h2>\n

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The Haunted Halloween Ball at The Congress Plaza Hotel delivers party-goers elements of an upscale lounge with a VIP nightclub while introducing the chills and thrills of a haunted house. The ball runs from 9 PM to 2:30 AM, with early-bird tickets available. For those who dare to stay the night at the haunted hotel, there are special weekend hotel rates for a limited time.<\/p>\n

When you enter The Congress Plaza Hotel for the Haunted Halloween Ball, you\u2019ll be directed to the hotel\u2019s huge 20,000-square-foot ballroom which is transformed each year into a truly terrifying abandoned hotel that is run by the undead. You\u2019ll see thousands of guests in costumes at the bars, at reserved tables, and on the dance floor. Zombie cocktail servers will be found taking drink orders, while vampire bellmen can be found aiding guests. You\u2019ll also spot the theatrical performances of customed go-go dancers.<\/p>\n

Dressing up for the ball can even earn you some cash. Each year, the Haunted Halloween Ball hosts a costume contest where guests can compete to win $2,000 in cash and other prizes. There are also multiple cash bars and other fun forms of entertainment that will keep you entertained throughout the evening.<\/p>\n

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There are plenty of perks to scoring a ticket to Chicago\u2019s 2023 Haunted Halloween Ball. Not only is it the city\u2019s largest and scariest annual Halloween party but it\u2019s also one of the most exciting. Celebrity DJs will be at the party, playing house music and top 40 hits. There will be state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems designed to create a spooky atmosphere, as well as haunting d\u00e9cor throughout the space. Guests can enjoy views of the famous Buckingham Fountain and the Chicago skyline from inside the hotel.<\/p>\n

Multiple bars are spread throughout the space, ensuring access to drinks is limitless. Guests who prefer a more VIP experience can request bottle service packages. There\u2019s no better way to attend the biggest Halloween party in the city than with your own private table and bottles delivered by a zombie dressed as a French maid.<\/p>\n

Get Tickets to the Haunted Halloween Ball<\/h3>\n

Admission to one of Chicago\u2019s biggest events of the year is limited, so don\u2019t wait to grab your tickets. Chicago\u2019s Annual Haunted Halloween Ball welcomes adults aged 21 or older to celebrate with costumes, drinking, dancing, and d\u00e9cor for an unforgettable time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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