
Illuminate Chicago Lighting Program
Chicago is known worldwide as the birthplace of the skyscraper, with an iconic skyline that shapes our cityscape.
BOMA/Chicago Building Members operate the most recognizable office buildings that define that skyline. These landmarks are often sought after by organizations looking to light up the city in support of civic and philanthropic causes.
To streamline the process for our members and help manage the high volume of lighting requests, BOMA/Chicago launched the Illuminate Chicago Lighting Program. This program centralizes the review of lighting requests and provides coordinated recommendations to our building members.
Please note that all BOMA/Chicago Building Members are independently owned and managed. Their participation in BOMA/Chicago-approved initiatives is entirely voluntary, reflecting the unique commitments and priorities of each building.
Submit a Lighting Request
Please review the program’s requirements carefully. If your lighting request meets all criteria, you are welcome to submit an application for consideration.
A $100 non-refundable administrative fee is required for all submitted light requests.
If you have any questions, please contact Rob Johnson at rjohnson@bomachicago.org.
REMINDER: Lights Out Chicago
Each spring and fall, about five million birds migrate through Chicago. Buildings are reminded to abide by our Lights Out Chicago program to help save birds and reduce glass collisions. During the spring and fall migration seasons, decorative lighting on rooftops and upper floors must be extinguished by 11 PM each night. Click here for more information.
Upcoming Requests
World Kidney Day
Sponsor: National Kidney Foundation of Illinois
Dates: March 6, 2025 - March 13, 2025
Colors: Orange
Phrase: Kidney Month
Contact: Sara Jane Castro at SJCastro@nkfi.org
MS Awareness Day
Sponsor: National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Dates: March 9, 2025 - March 15, 2025
Colors: Orange
Phrase: END MS
Contact: Rachel Gardner at Rachel.Gardner@nmss.org
St. Patrick's Day (March 17)
Dates: March 14, 2025 - March 17, 2025
Colors: Green
Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters (May 4)
Sponsor: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Dates: May 2, 2025 - May 5, 2025
Colors: Red
Contact: Donna Clark at DClark@firehero.org
Memorial Day (May 26)
Dates: May 23, 2025 - May 26, 2025
Colors: Red
Pride Month
Dates: Month of June 2025
Colors: Rainbow
Phrase: PRIDE
World FSHD Day
Sponsor: FSHD Society
Dates: June 18, 2025 - June 21, 2025
Colors: Orange
Phrase: Cure FSHD
Contact: Kim Shanley at Kim.Shanley@fshdsociety.org
Hispanic Heritage Month
Dates: September 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Colors: Orange
Halloween
Dates: October 29, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Colors: Orange
Holiday Season and New Year
Dates: December 14, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Colors: Red, Green, and White
Juneteenth (June 19th)
Dates: June 19, 2025 - June 22, 2025
Colors: Red
Independence Day (July 4th)
Dates: July 3, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Colors: Red, White, and Blue
Labor Day (September 1)
Dates: August 29, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Colors: Red, White, and Blue