2026 Chicago World Ocean Day Beach Cleanup
Join the Chicago World Ocean Day Beach Cleanup on June 6, 2026
Beach.com invites you to take action and help protect our shores at the Chicago Beach Cleanup. Our mission is to inspire travelers and coastal communities to care for the places we love, and this global day of ocean conservation is the perfect opportunity to make a difference.
As we help travelers discover the best coastal stays, we remain committed to preserving the beauty and health of our oceans. Our beach cleanups bring together volunteers, ocean advocates, and community leaders to remove harmful debris and raise awareness about plastic pollution. By joining us, you’ll be part of a movement to keep our beaches clean and our marine life safe—one piece of trash at a time.
Event Details
- Date: June 6, 2026
- Time: 12 pm
- Location: Ohio St Beach
- Address: 550 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Meeting Point
Volunteers will gather at 550 E Grand Ave. Please arrive by noon for a brief orientation and to collect your cleanup bag and t-shirt.
Meet Your Cleanup Captain
Kirstin Quigley with Love Blue Chicago
Love Blue Chicago is a community chapter of Love Blue Inc., a 501c3 non-profit conservation organization. They pride themselves in getting the local community involved in hands-on activism to clean-up trash before it can get into Lake Michigan and other nearby waterways. Established in 2024, Kirstin Quigley, former social media intern now Vice President, and Ashton Dunnigan, former President of the Coastal Carolina University chapter, teamed up to bring the Chicago chapter to life! They both have a shared passion for the planet and thrive in settings that give back. The team is now five dedicated members, each bringing their own energy and commitment to the mission, and together they are incredibly proud to be creating something beautiful!
What to Bring
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes
- Gloves
- A “trash grabber” if you have one
Registration
To participate, please register below. During registration, volunteers will be asked to provide their t-shirt size to help us ensure appropriate supplies.
Additional Information
- Volunteers of all ages are welcome; however, minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- To participate, every participant must review the waiver and register below.
- Community service hours can be certified for students upon request.
- In case of inclement weather, updates will be provided via email.
- We aim to provide the first 100 participants with a free event t-shirt. You must register at least 10 days before the event to receive one.
Register for the Chicago World Ocean Day Beach Cleanup (June 6, 2026)
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