Community Event Announcement
11th international tug of war Competition and Onam Festival 2025
The Chicago Social Club, a charitable, social, and non-profit organization established in 2012, is excited to invite you to our upcoming community celebration — the 11th International Tug-of-War Competition & Onam Festival!
📅 Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025
📍 Venue: Prairie View Park,
6834 Dempster Street,
Morton Grove, IL 60053
🎉 Event Schedule
- Tug-of-War Tournament: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Indian Food Festival: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Stage Show (Cultural Performances): 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Closing of Event: 10:00 PM
Janine Witko
Mayor of Morton Grove
we are honored to welcome Mayor Janine Witko as on of our distinguised chief guests.
Parking Information
Parking inside the venue premises will only be permitted for vehicles with approved parking passes issued by the organizers.
All other vehicles may be parked at the following locations.. in addition to the Comed transformer line (near the event ground)
Free Shuttle Bus Service will be provided from all the mentioned parking locations.
St Mary's Knanaya Church - Parking Lot
7800 Lyons St, Morton Grove
Chicago Social Club
2064 S River Road, Des Plaines
KCS - Chicago
1800 E Oakton St, Des Plaines
Morton Grove Metra Station
Free Shuttle bus service will be available to the venue
Safety & Security Guidelines
- Strict security will be in place throughout the event.
- No Weapons of any kind are allowed.
- Food can be purchased from the on-site Food Festival counter.
- Alcoholic Bevarages (21+only) will be available for purchase inside the secured tennis court area.
