Sponsor the Big Fish Ball

Join us!

On behalf of the board; staff; and more than 40,000 members, volunteers, and online advocates, we invite you to join us as a Big Fish Ball sponsor and be part of the inspiring celebrations on Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This unique event in support of improving the health of the 156-mile Chicago River system for people and wildlife is a memorable night that commemorates the full promise of the river, and offers fun entertainment and civic spirit. It is an experience simply not to be missed.

With your support, Friends can expand our outstanding programs, projects, and initiatives that create systemic change. Your support enables Friends to create opportunities for people from every community across the region to benefit from and enjoy the Chicago River system, as well as making the river healthier for wildlife and contributing to a resilient landscape.

The Big Fish Ball offers multiple sponsorship levels with a wide range of recognition. 

For questions, please contact Annie Hanrahan, director of development, at (312) 939-0490, ext. 19 or at ahanrahan@chicagoriver.org.