Inflatable Safari at Recess 2025

Chicago's biggest patio party of the summer is back! Featuring talented afro house DJs, 400+ inflatable African animals, extra-large elephants, giraffes, and gorillas, hanging monkeys on vines, oversized balloons and more!

Get ready for the wildest party you've ever been to! We're transforming Recess into an Inflatable Safari experience.

We’re bringing you Jordan Arts - a South African DJ that will guide you on an adventure through the African savannah through his music. Throughout the event our DJs will be evoking the spirit of the African wilderness as you experience the thrill of a safari through music, dance, performances, themed drinks, inflatable animals, and incredible vibes.

Dress: Unleash your inner African animal. Choose your favorite animal print, be the leader of your tribe, feed your imagination and get exotic in your outfit exploration.

• Date: Thursday, 7/3/2025
• Time: 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
• Venue: Recess Patio and Bar
• Address: 838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
• Theme: Safari / animal print (guests are encouraged to get wild with this theme) 🙉
• Food: Available for purchase during the event

• Guaranteed seating is available throughout the venue
• Please reserve your table by contacting am9yZGFuIHwgdmliZWFwcGxlICEgY29t
• Note that only champagne, large format cocktails, regular cocktails, food, wine and buckets of seltzers and beer can be ordered to these tables

1. Will there be food available?

• Yes. Food will be available for purchase during the event from the designated food station or from your guaranteed seating table

2. Is re-entry allowed?

• Yes

3. Can I bring my own inflatable animal?

• Yes. You bring your own inflatable animal if it matches the Safari/African Theme.

4. What happens if it rains?

• This event will happen rain or shine.

5. Can I book a table for bottle service?

• No. However, the following is available at tables: champagne, large format and regular size cocktails, wine, food and buckets of seltzers and beers

** This is a 21+ event, valid IDs will be required to enter the event **

** All sales are final. Refunds will be assessed on a case by case basis **

** This event will happen rain or shine **

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