Something green and grumpy pushes through the door, muttering about noise and glitter and the general indignity of birthday parties. He complains loudly about the whole affair for approximately thirty seconds before someone hands him a party hat, and that's usually the beginning of the end of his bad mood. By the time the cake comes out, he's suspiciously invested in everyone having a good time.
Families all over Chicagoland book Holiday Grump for birthdays, and the performer team based around Chicago keeps the visit local: on time, in costume, ready at the door.
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His suit is a shaggy, textured green fabric built with enough stretch for big, grumpy gestures and games, over a striped scarf and boots finished to hold up through an afternoon of dramatic stomping. The whole look is styled to read as comically grumpy rather than frightening, with a face that's easy to read from across the room.
A high-energy dance-off your character leads with the guests.
Plenty of posed photos with the birthday child and every guest.
Custom balloon creations that double as party favors, for an added fee.
Availability varies by costume, performer, and your requests. Simple cheek art is included; balloon twisting is an add-on and subject to availability.
Weekend dates around Chicago fill quickly. We recommend requesting your quote as early as you can — though we accommodate shorter-notice parties whenever a performer is available.
Absolutely — many Chicago families book two or three characters together. Add them in the quote builder and you'll see combined pricing instantly.
A fully costumed, background-checked performer plus interactive games, singing and dancing, simple cheek art, and photo time. Add-ons like balloon twisting are available for an added fee.
We serve all of Chicagoland from Chicago — see the full Chicago service area.
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