Old canal days
The annual Old Canal Days attracts thousands of residents and visitors from all over the state to celebrate the I&M Canal and its contributions to the success of Lockport.
The summer festival features a carnival, beer garden, live music, artisan market, food trucks, wine tent, family entertainment, fireworks and more!
June 5-8, 2025
LOCATION:
2nd St. & Canal Rd. (303 W. 2nd St.)
The annual Old Canal Days attracts thousands of residents and visitors from all over the state to celebrate the I&M Canal and its contributions to the success of Lockport.
The summer festival features a carnival, beer garden, live music, artisan market, food trucks, wine tent, family entertainment, fireworks and more!
Friends with Disabilities Carnival Day
This event is free for people with disabilities and five of their immediate family members from 2:00pm-
4:00pm on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
A wristband is issued on the day of the event and will only be givento those that have pre-registered by June 2, 2025. Be advised that no food vendors are open during event hours, but most restaurants within the area will be open.
Please complete the form and return to
the Lockport Chamber of Commerce at office@lockportchamber.com or drop off at the Chamber of Commerce 222 E. 9th Street; 3rd Floor.
Participate in the Old Canal Days Parade!
Friday, June 6, 2025
Parade Schedule
Line up at 5:00 p.m.
Jump off at 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by the Lockport Chamber of Commerce, the annual Old Canal Days Parade is a celebration of our community organizations, businesses, elected officials, and surrounding area. Each year hundreds participants march down State Street with thousands of spectators cheering them on.
Entry Fees:
FREE for all Chamber Members, youth Groups, Not-For-Profits & Classic Cars
Non-Chamber Members – $160
Political – $200 (regardless of Chamber Membership Status)
To Register for the parade please complete the following steps.
- Fill out and print the parade application here.
- Please e-mail, mail or fax entry form
(please include payment or pay online here) by May 6, 2025 to:
Lockport Chamber of Commerce
222 E. 9th Street, 3rd Floor
Lockport, IL 60441
E-Mail: office@lockportchamber.com
P: 815-838-3357 F: 815-838-2653
Become a Sponsor
Click on the sponsorship levels below to learn more about each opportunity.
Fireworks Sponsor - $13,000
- Sponsor recognition as the Firework Sponsor in all advertising.
- Business name included in the radio spot schedule.
- Business logo included in any print advertising.
- Sponsor recognition in the Old Canal Days brochure (est. 10,000)
- Post Event Full Page Print ad inclusion in Joliet Herald News thanking sponsors.
- Full page ad on the June monthly water bill insert (10,000 circ.).
- Logo on the Old Canal Days website with a link to your business website.
- Business name / logo included in Social Media promotion / posts.
- Digital billboard recognition.
- 25 complimentary drink tickets for each night’s entertainment schedule and to view the Firework display.
- Complimentary parade entry.
- 12 complimentary weekend VIP mega-passes to carnival.
- Sponsor booth space within Old Canal Days area. (sponsor to provide table / tent)
- Sponsor decal / sign for your business indicating you as a sponsor of Old Canal Days
- Invitation to post event Sponsor Appreciation Party
- Digital advertising with company logo that reaches 50,000+ people
Festival Sponsor - $10,000
- Sponsor recognition as the Festival Sponsor in all advertising.
- Business name included in the radio spot schedule.
- Business logo included in any print advertising.
- Sponsor recognition in the Old Canal Days brochure (est. 10,000)
- Post Event Full Page Print ad inclusion in Joliet Herald News thanking sponsors.
- Full page ad on the June monthly water bill insert (10,000 circ.).
- Logo on the Old Canal Days website with a link to your business website.
- Business name / logo included in Social Media promotion / posts.
- Digital billboard recognition.
- 25 complimentary drink tickets for each night’s entertainment schedule and to view the Firework display. Complimentary parade entry.
- 12 complimentary weekend VIP mega-passes to carnival.
- Sponsor booth space within Old Canal Days area. (sponsor to provide table / tent)
- Sponsor decal / sign for your business indicating you as a sponsor of Old Canal Days
- Invitation to post event Sponsor Appreciation Party
- Digital advertising with company logo that reaches 50,000+ people
Become a Sponsor Online Registration
Main Stage Sponsor - $6,000
- Give opening/welcoming comments on Main Stage on Friday night after parade.
- On-stage recognition throughout all 3 days of the event (Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
- Banner / flags on Main Stage throughout event
- Sponsor recognition in the Old Canal Days brochure (est. 20,000)
- Post Event Sponsor Thank You recognition inclusion in Full Page Print ad in Joliet Herald News.
- ½ -page ad on the June monthly water bill insert (10,000 circ.).
- Logo on the Old Canal Days website with a link to your business website.
- Business name / logo included in Social Media promotion / posts.
- Digital billboard recognition.
- 15 complimentary drink tickets for each night’s entertainment schedule.
- Complimentary parade entry.
- 6 complimentary weekend VIP mega-passes to carnival.
- Sponsor booth space within Old Canal Days area. (sponsor to provide table / tent)
- Sponsor decal / sign for your business indicating you as a sponsor of Old Canal Days
- Invitation to post event Sponsor Appreciation Party
- Digital advertising with company logo that reaches 50,000+ people
Become a Sponsor Online Registration
Entertainment Sponsor (headliner) $4,000 (Three Available)
- On-stage recognition throughout the evening of headlining band sponsored night.
- Opportunity to introduce band to the crowd on sponsored night.
- Post Event Full Page Print ad inclusion in Joliet Herald News thanking sponsors.
- Logo on the Old Canal Days website with a link to your business website.
- Business name / logo included in Social Media promotion / posts.
- Digital billboard recognition.
- 15 complimentary drink tickets for sponsored night entertainment schedule.
- Complimentary parade entry.
- 2 complimentary weekend VIP mega-passes to carnival.
- Sponsor booth space within Old Canal Days area. (sponsor to provide table / tent).
- Sponsor decal / sign for your business indicating you as a sponsor of Old Canal Days
- Invitation to post event Sponsor Appreciation Party
- Digital advertising with company logo that reaches 50,000+ people
Become a Sponsor Online Registration
Decorative Lighting Sponsor - $3,000 (Three Available)
- Signage throughout the decorative event / patio area
- Business name / logo recognition in our Instagram worthy photo op (ask for details)
- Post Event Full Page Print ad inclusion in Joliet Herald News thanking sponsors.
- Logo on the Old Canal Days website with a link to your business website.
- Business name / logo included in Social Media promotion / posts.
- Complimentary parade entry.
- 2 complimentary weekend VIP mega-passes to carnival.
- Sponsor booth space within Old Canal Days area. (sponsor to provide table / tent).
- Sponsor decal / sign for your business indicating you as a sponsor of Old Canal Days
- Invitation to post event Sponsor Appreciation Party
- Digital advertising with company logo that reaches 50,000+ people
Become a Sponsor Online Registration
Historic District Trolley Tour Sponsor - $3,000
- Signage on and/or in the trolley
- Company recognition by the tour guides throughout the tours
- Post Event Full Page Print ad inclusion in Joliet Herald News thanking sponsors.
- Logo on the Old Canal Days website with a link to your business website.
- Business name / logo included in Social Media promotion / posts.
- Complimentary parade entry.
- 2 complimentary weekend VIP mega-passes to carnival.
- Sponsor booth space within Old Canal Days area. (sponsor to provide table / tent).
- Sponsor decal / sign for your business indicating you as a sponsor of Old Canal Days
- Invitation to post event Sponsor Appreciation Party
- Digital advertising with company logo that reaches 50,000+ people
Become a Sponsor Online Registration
Sole T-shirt Sponsor - $2,500
- Business logo prominently placed on the back of EVERY Old Canal Days volunteer t-shirt
- Logo on the Old Canal Days website with a link to your business website.
- Business name / logo included in Social Media promotion / posts.
- Post Event Full Page Print ad inclusion in Joliet Herald News thanking sponsors.
- Sponsor booth space within Old Canal Days area. (sponsor to provide table / tent).
- Sponsor decal / sign for your business indicating you as a sponsor of Old Canal Days
- Invitation to post event Sponsor Appreciation Party
- Digital advertising with company logo that reaches 50,000+ people
Become a Sponsor Online Registration
Beer Tent Sponsor - $2,000
- Banner / Signage inside Beer Tent
- Signage placed on Beer Ticket Booth
- Sponsor recognition in news releases.
- Post Event Full Page Print ad inclusion in Joliet Herald News thanking sponsors.
- 10 complimentary drink tickets for each night’s entertainment schedule.
- Logo on the Old Canal Days website with a link to your business website.
- Business name / logo included in Social Media promotion / posts.
- Sponsor booth space within Old Canal Days area. (sponsor to provide table / tent).
- Sponsor decal / sign for your business indicating you as a sponsor of Old Canal Days
- Invitation to post event Sponsor Appreciation Party
- Digital advertising with company logo that reaches 50,000+ people
Become a Sponsor Online Registration
Family Entertainment Sponsor - $1,500
- Banner / Signage near family entertainment section
- Post Event Full Page Print ad inclusion in Joliet Herald News thanking sponsors.
- Sponsor recognition in news releases.
- Logo on the Old Canal Days website with a link to your business website.
- Business name / logo included in Social Media promotion / posts.
- 2 complimentary weekend VIP mega-passes to carnival.
- Sponsor booth space within Old Canal Days area. (sponsor to provide table / tent).
- Sponsor decal / sign for your business indicating you as a sponsor of Old Canal Days
- Invitation to post event Sponsor Appreciation Party
- Digital advertising with company logo that reaches 50,000+ people
Become a Sponsor Online Registration
Carnival Sponsor - $1,500
- Name and logo printed on sponsor banner located in Carnival area.
- Post Event Full Page Print ad inclusion in Joliet Herald News thanking sponsors.
- 10 complimentary weekend VIP Mega-passes to carnival
- Sponsor recognition in news releases.
- Logo on the Old Canal Days website with a link to your business website.
- Business name / logo included in Social Media promotion / posts.
- Sponsor booth space within Old Canal Days area. (sponsor to provide table / tent).
- Digital advertising with company logo that reaches 50,000+ people
Become a Sponsor Online Registration
Parking Sponsor - $1,000
- Banner / Signage at parking entrance
- Post Event Full Page Print ad in inclusion Joliet Herald News thanking sponsors.
- Opportunity to distribute business information at gate or to place on car windshields
- Sponsor recognition in news releases.
- 2 complimentary weekend VIP Mega-passes to carnival
- Logo on the Old Canal Days website with a link to your business website.
- Business name / logo included in Social Media promotion / posts.
- Sponsor booth space within Old Canal Days area. (sponsor to provide table / tent).
- Sponsor decal / sign for your business indicating you as a sponsor of Old Canal Days
- Invitation to post event Sponsor Appreciation Party
- Digital advertising with company logo that reaches 50,000+ people
Become a Sponsor Online Registration
Parade Sponsor - $500
- Name and logo printed on lead entry banner of the parade.
- Complimentary parade entry
- Name mentioned as parade sponsor during parade TV taping to be aired on LCTV.
- Name and logo printed on sponsor banner leading the parade.
- Sponsor recognition in news releases.
- Post Event Full Page Print ad inclusion in Joliet Herald News thanking sponsors.
- Logo on the Old Canal Days website with a link to your business website.
- Business name / logo included in Social Media promotion / posts.
- Sponsor booth space within Old Canal Days area. (sponsor to provide table / tent).
- Sponsor decal / sign for your business indicating you as a sponsor of Old Canal Days
- Invitation to post event Sponsor Appreciation Party
- Digital advertising with company logo that reaches 50,000+ people
Become a Sponsor Online Registration
Presale Carnival Wristbands and Mega Passes Available
$25 One Day Wristbands
(Please note that discount wristbands for $25 will be sold until June 4th, 2025 at midnight)
$70 Mega Pass
(Please note that discount Mega Pass for $70 will be sold until June 4th, 2025 at midnight)
Volunteer
Old Canal days runs each year due to the commitment of our Volunteer team!
We are currently looking for volunteers to serve during a variety of times / dates in several event areas June 5-8, 2025