Nelarusky 2022
Covid Protocols
Unless a venue has specific COVID protocols in place, Special Olympics Illinois is following Illinois Department of Public Health and CDC COVID protocols and guidelines. Please refer to event specific information or website page (if applicable) to determine if the venue has any specific COVID protocols.
Special Olympics Illinois is committed to providing the best athlete, volunteer, coach and supporter environment possible. While we are excited to resume in-person events, the health and well-being of our constituents remains our top priority. All of our in person events follow the COVID-19 recommended IDPH and CDC guidelines.
Please review the COVID High-Risk fact sheet for more information:
https://www.soill.org/wp-content/uploads/2-High-Risk-Fact-Sheet-7.9.20.pdf
What is Nelarusky?
15th Annual Official Lollapalooza Aftershow – Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Celebrating it’s 15th year, Nelarusky is an official aftershow for Chicago’s annual Lollapalooza. Over 1,000 tickets have sold each year for this opening night of Lolla week held at Metro. Nelarusky has raised nearly $450,000 over the years to benefit participants of Special Olympics Illinois.
The Nelarusky Mission – To raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Illinois and showcase both local & national acts through an annual benefit concert and a partnership with both Lollapalooza and Metro, Chicago. Nelarusky provides young entrepreneurs and incredible learning opportunity to help organize this event and promotes community service.
Facility Information
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Event Details
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Volunteer Information
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Equipment
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Souvenirs
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Concessions
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Supporting Documents
To see a complete list of all State Championship Competitions, click here.
To find out more information about the Knights of Columbus, who support Special Olympics Illinois throughout the year, click here.
Who We Are
Special Olympics is a global organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world. Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports for more than 23,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and 13,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life. Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support.
