FAQs
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Preferred Parking Directions
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There are two entrances to the preferred parking lot located at 265 Lower North Water Street. One entrance can be accessed at intersection of lower E. North Water and lower St. Clair. The entry gate is located on the south side of the intersection. Look for the black sign reading “NBC Tower Parking” in white text. You will also see black and red signs for Legacy Parking. The second entrance to the lot can be accessed if you continue traveling east on E. North Water St. You will reach the entrance on the south side of the street. Note, this is not a covered garage.
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Preferred Parking Directions continuation
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You may also enter if you are coming from the intersection of Columbus and Illinois St. Take Illinois St. east for roughly 2 blocks, until you reach N McClurg Ct. Make a right on McClurg Ct, and continue driving south. Take your first right onto E. North Water, and continue traveling west down E. North Water St. into the “underground tunnel”. Once you are “underground,” continue driving west on E. North Water St. for roughly 2 blocks and the facility entrance will be on the south side (left-hand side) of E. North Water St. The entrance to the lot will have a black sign stating “NBC Tower Parking LEGACY PARKING”. Please note, you are parking in an OPEN LOT, not a garage.
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Validated Parking
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You may enter 219/225 E. North Water Street garage on your GPS. Validated parking is $16 from 5pm to 1am. Simply self park within those hours and city cruises will provide validation at the Odyssey Chicago River ticket booth that will automatically reduce your rate when you insert the ticket at any of the payment machines after your cruise.
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When should I RSVP by?
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April 22, 2022
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Is there a dress code?
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Semi formal. For the ladies we recommend low heeled shoes.