CONTRIBUTIONS

Thank you for supporting First Night Evanston and the work of our artists! Contributions from loyal fans help us keep the tickets at a reasonable price.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and sponsors and the leadership of the board and businesses, local organizations and institutions, First Night Evanston has become a treasured tradition.

The evening hopes to make hearts sing, feet stomp and hands clap, put smiles on faces, and have audience members laugh as spirits soar.

Contributions are what make the price of tickets reasonable. That is part of the mission. Contributions pay the artists and cover production and advertising costs. A volunteer board oversees pulling all these strings together. We welcome new board members. Indeed, we'd like some more new ones.

First Night is produced by a dedicated board of directors and many amazing volunteers. Please support them by making a contribution today.

As a non-profit 501c3 organization, First Night Evanston relies on the generosity of donors like you. Your donation is fully tax deductible.

EVENT DETAILS

Music Institute of Chicago in Nichols Hall, Evanston, hosts the event again this year.

2 hours of FREE PARKING ALL OVER TOWN

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2 hours of parking are free at all City lots using the parking app and entering Holiday2025.

3 levels of parking at the Holiday Inn, right behind the Institute at 1501 Sherman.

First Presbyterian Church, 1427 Chicago Ave.: their parking lot is just one block south.

Bank of America, 1336 Chicago, is also one block south.

CITY GARAGE, 2 short blocks north. at Chicago and Church.

CITY LOT, 1706 Chicago Ave., next to the Woman's Club.

Again use the app for 2 hours free parking. Park at 7 p.m. and you're good for the night.

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First Night relies on the generosity of local businesses, institutions, civic associations and individuals to support this annual tradition. Their contributions and yours enable us to keep the ticket prices reasonable.

First Night Evanston, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit Illinois corporation.

SPONSORS AND CONTRIBUTORS

First Night Evanston strives to make the event affordable, accessible and welcoming.

Thanks for the many years of support from Romano Wealth, Byline Bank, Northwestern University, Kiwanis Club, and Hecky’s BBQ.

Contributions from loyal supporters also help pay the artists and support staff and advertising,

First Night Evanston is a not-for-profit organization so contributions are tax deductible.