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ENJOY CHICAGOLAND SUMMER EVENTS

Chicagoland is buzzing with summer events, especially as we approach the end of the season. Here is a rundown of some of the major happenings you can enjoy:

Festivals and Fairs

  • Northalsted Market Days: This is a major two-day street festival in Chicago’s Northalsted neighborhood (Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison). It’s a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community with live music, performances, food, and hundreds of vendors.
  • Bud Billiken Parade: A Chicago tradition, the Bud Billiken Parade is the largest African American parade in the United States. It features marching bands, floats, and community groups, celebrating culture and education.
  • Taste of Chicago: While the main event in Grant Park happens in September, there are neighborhood Taste of Chicago events throughout the summer. Check for a local event in Albany Park.
  • LatiNxt: Navy Pier is hosting a free festival dedicated to Latin music, art, and culture.
  • Chicago House Music Festival and Conference: Celebrating the birthplace of House music, this free, four-day event includes a day-long festival in Millennium Park with multiple stages, as well as a wind-down session on the Riverwalk.
  • Veggie Fest: If you’re looking for an event in the suburbs, Veggie Fest in Lisle is a popular celebration of vegetarian food and lifestyle.

Music and Entertainment

  • Grant Park Music Festival: This ten-week classical music series in Millennium Park is a summer staple. The festival features the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus.
  • Broadway In Chicago Summer Concert: A free concert in Millennium Park featuring performances from Broadway shows. This is a great chance to see previews of upcoming musicals like Parade and MJ The Musical.
  • Millennium Park Summer Music Series: In addition to the Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park hosts a free music series on select days throughout the summer.
  • Navy Pier Fireworks: Navy Pier’s annual summer firework shows light up the sky over Lake Michigan on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the season.
  • “2000s Night at the Zoo”: A special event at Lincoln Park Zoo where you can enjoy music from the 2000s after hours.

Other Activities

  • Chicago Air and Water Show: This is a huge event on the lakefront with a rehearsal on Friday and the full show on Saturday and Sunday.
  • River Cleanup Paddle: You can participate in a river cleanup event at the Chicago River.
  • Millennium Park Summer Workouts: Get active with free workouts on the Great Lawn in Millennium Park on Saturday mornings.
  • “Escape The Museum”: The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is hosting a museum-wide escape room.
  • Chicago Ducky Derby: A fun and unique event where 100,000 rubber duckies race down the Chicago River to benefit a charity.

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