With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to see what events are on offer. If you live in the Chicago area or are planning a fall visit, you’ll want to grab tickets to the Haunted Halloween Ball at the famous Congress Plaza Hotel. This isn’t your average Halloween event – it’s Chicago’s largest and scariest costume party, and you won’t want to miss a single moment of the terrifying fun.
If you’re all about the thrills, Chicago’s Haunted Halloween Ball is exactly where you’ll want to be the weekend before Halloween. The Congress Plaza Hotel is considered one of the most haunted hotels in the world, making it the perfect backdrop for such an iconic event. You’ll find it at 520 South Michigan Avenue, near Millennium and Grant Park. Of course, the Ball isn’t just about dressing up and enjoying a few scares – it’s also one of the most popular Halloween parties in the city, essentially combining a haunted house with the luxury of an upscale nightclub and lounge.
When you arrive at the Congress Plaza Hotel for the grand event, you’ll be ushered into one of the venue’s massive ballrooms spanning more than 20,000 square feet. The hotel, which is well over a century old, is transformed each year to look like an abandoned hotel overrun by zombies. Thousands of party attendees in costume and countless costumed staff add to the spooky effect. At any turn you might run into a cocktail server dressed as a French maid or a go-go dancer in Halloween-appropriate attire. Join the other guests by wearing your very best costume – you could even win a major cash prize.
If you’re planning to spend the evening at the Haunted Halloween Ball, you might as well enjoy it fully. Consider reserving a private table for you and your guests so you don’t have to stand all night. Table reservation packages are available and include perks like premium bottles and reserved seating. For those looking to make a real night of it, special Halloween weekend hotel rooms are also available.
The Haunted Halloween Ball is open to guests over the age of 21 – your name and identification will be checked at the door. Exclusive early bird tickets are available in limited supply, and general admission tickets are offered as well. There are also VIP tables and packages for those who want instant access to reserved seating and top-shelf bottle options. Note that table seating is typically limited to a maximum of six to eight people.
There are countless perks that come with attending the Haunted Halloween Ball in Chicago. You’ll find cash bars throughout the venue, as well as celebrity DJs spinning top 40 hits and house music. The venue also offers multiple areas to mingle, state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, views of the famous Buckingham Fountain and Chicago skyline, and plenty of spooky décor. Complimentary party favors are available while supplies last, and groups can take advantage of special party rates.
Ready to experience Chicago’s scariest night? Get your tickets for the Haunted Halloween Ball and join us at the Congress Plaza Hotel.
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