Atlantic City Mayor Will Travel to Chicago for Eagles Game
Mayor Marty Small will lead a group excursion to Illinois for a five-day trip this September.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in People
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Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small will travel to Chicago for five days beginning September 2026 to attend the Philadelphia Eagles game against the Chicago Bears. The group excursion, organized by Soul Nation Events, expects to include nearly 200 participants.
Why it matters
The trip highlights a coordinated group travel effort for city officials and residents to attend a major sporting event. Participants are responsible for funding their own travel expenses for the excursion.
The planned excursion spans five days and four nights in Chicago. Nearly 200 people are expected to participate in the travel organized by Soul Nation Events.
The players
Marty Small
Marty Small is the Mayor of Atlantic City.
Crystal Lewis
Crystal Lewis is the Public Works Director for Atlantic City who will serve as acting mayor.
Anthony Swan
Anthony Swan is an official accompanying the mayor on the group trip.
La'Quetta S. Small
La'Quetta S. Small is an official participating in the Chicago group excursion.
Soul Nation Events
Soul Nation Events is the organization responsible for arranging the group travel.
The details
Mayor Marty Small will be accompanied by officials including Anthony Swan, La'Quetta S. Small, Aaron Randolph, and Stephanie Marshall during the trip. During the mayor's absence, Public Works Director Crystal Lewis will serve as the acting mayor for the city.
Timeline
The trip is scheduled to take place throughout September 2026.
The Philadelphia Eagles will play the Chicago Bears on September 28, 2026, at Soldier Field.
Market Landscape
The designation of an acting mayor during this trip follows administrative protocols established in the wake of the 2023 Atlantic City incident involving a 78-year-old woman. This structure ensures continuity of municipal government operations during high-profile group travel.
Residents should be aware that city leadership will be temporarily managed by the Public Works Director during the five-day period. Essential municipal services remain subject to standard oversight procedures while the mayor is out of the city.
The takeaway
Large group excursions involving municipal officials require clear administrative handoffs to maintain government functionality. Residents can continue to rely on the established acting mayor protocol during the duration of the trip.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NJ.
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