General Rules
- Inflatables will only be provided to residential block parties within the Chicago city limits.Events on private property, in parks, in forest preserves, at schools, libraries or churches, private parties, birthday parties and festivals are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants will receive notification by email on the status of their request. The Jumping Jack provider will also contact the applicant by email during the week of the event to confirm delivery location and on-site contact.
- Approved block parties will receive one (1) inflatable for four (4) hours on the approved day. The inflatable will arrive between the hours of 10:00 am and 1:00 pm and will be picked up between the hours of 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm. The Jumping Jack provider cannot accommodate specific time requests or deliver/pick-up outside of the times listed above.
- Inflatables are for outdoor use only.
- Inflatables will not be set up during inclement weather (rain, drizzle, etc.)
- The inflatable will not be set up during inclement weather (rain, drizzle, etc.).
- The applicant will be required to provide a Driver's License or State ID and designate an adult to sign for the inflatable upon arrival, else inflatable WILL NOT be delivered. ANY damages to the unit during use will be charged to the applicant.
- Generators are not provided. It is the responsibility of the requesting party to supply electrical power (120 watts) to operate the inflatable within 100 feet of the inflatable.
- The Jumping Jack provider must be able to drive directly to the set-up site. The inflatable cannot be transported manually. If the site is not accessible by vehicle, services will not be rendered.
- All parked vehicles must be removed from the location of the inflatable at or prior to the time of delivery. Applicants are responsible for securing all necessary street closure permits from the Aldermanic Office in the applicant’s ward.