Luft Balloons Chicago

Decorating Chicago with balloons

Sophie from Chicago

"Luft Balloons in Chicago isn't just a balloon shop – it's a female-operated & owned business that makes balloon sculptures specifically for marches..."

According to their website, Luft Balloons aims "to be bold in color, innovators in design, and drivers of social change...with balloons." This is an apt description for this local business. If you are in Chicago and lucky enough, you may notice these biodegradable balloon designs at businesses or in front of homes; they are simply a work of art and have been decorating the city since 2017. However, not only are these balloons fun to look at, but they also work towards activism: Luf Balloons is a female-operated and owned business that makes balloons specifically for marches and movements that support humanitarian rights.

Luft Balloons is also known for their "balloon bombing". They receive nominations from the public about exceptional local businesses and then may show up at those businesses, unannounced, with a fabulous balloon sculpture that adds dimension to the space.

If you see some balloon art around town, it's likely the doing of Luft Balloons. They also do individual sales and can decorate your birthday parties or other social occasions. I think they are a special attraction to the city and something that adds a little creativity to the eye. Plus, they are very fun to pose in front of!

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Chicago Spotter Sophie

About me A proud Chicago native and past Fulbright scholar, I hold a BA in English and Spanish from the University of Iowa and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction Writing from Columbia College Chicago. It was during graduate school I really started exploring many of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. I occasionally teach English classes but am primarily a copywriter. I also host an open-mic reading series in Lincoln Park (and on Zoom), write essays, and travel in my free time. I'm on the pursuit for the best cup of brew and have been to over 150 different coffee shops in Chicago. ...

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Nov 14, 2025

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