Chicago Seasonal Festivals
St. Patrick’s Day Parades
March
Downtown and South Side
No one celebrates St. Patty’s Day like Chicago. Well, except maybe Ireland. But when you’re on this side of the Emerald Isle, there’s no better city to spend the holiday then Chicago. In fact, Chicagoans are so attached to their Irish heritage that we stretch the festivities over two separate parades – one in downtown and one on the South Side.
The downtown parade is held on Columbus Drive from Balbo Drive to Monroe Drive. Thousands gather along the sidelines to cheer on the procession and see the groups of kilt-wearing bagpipers, mounted guard, dance troupes, school bands, city officials and decorated floats. Before the parade begins, people hover on the Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive bridges to catch a glimpse of the traditional dyeing of the river green. The South Side parade heads down Western Avenue from 103rd Street to 115th Street, through the neighborhoods of Beverly and Morgan Park.
Chicago Blues Festival
Early JuneGrant Park
Chicago Blues Festival is the best attended music event in the city. It attracts more than 750,000 visitors over the course of four days and the concerts are free to the public. People are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets to stake out a spot on the grass and enjoy the most soulful sounds the Blues has to offer. From early afternoon until sunset, a full schedule of blues bands and individual singers perform on the multitude of stages spread out across Grant Park. Main acts are held at the Petrillo Music Shell which usually hosts shows by the likes of B.B. King and Koko Taylor.
Taste of Chicago
Grant Park
Around Fourth of July
For years foodies and families have come from other cities and states to experience this incredible celebration of Chicago’s culinary specialties. For ten days Grant Park is packed with rows of food tents, live performance stages, demonstration platforms, sports showcases, kids’ booths, and activity stands. Admission to the grounds is free, but in order to sample any of the delicious dishes guests need to purchase tickets. Tickets can be used for little “taster” bites from any of the restaurant vendors set up on the premises or, for a few more tickets, you can get a full-size portion of your favorite menu items.
In addition to being the biggest outdoor food festival in the country, the Taste of Chicago brings an impressive schedule of bands and musicians to Grant Park every summer. The concerts are completely free, but the trick is getting there early enough to get a spot to see the stage. With a few million people attending Taste of Chicago annually, it’s not surprising the performance areas fill up with fans so quickly. Plus the headliners are often popular singers and entertainers, such as Stevie Wonder, who draw a crowd no matter where they play.
Chicago Air and Water Show
North Avenue Beach Boat House
Mid-August
The Chicago Air and Water Show has been around for half a century and each year the stunts just get better and better. The main action takes place out in front of North Avenue Beach, but the high-flying tricks can been seen from miles up and down the shoreline. Over two million people make their way down to the waterfront for this thrilling weekend-long event. Those with boats of their own head out onto Lake Michigan for prime viewing spots and folks on land pick places on the sand to unfold their beach chairs and settle in for the show.
Fighter jets, bi-planes, parachuters, speedboats, water skiers and many more perform outrageously incredible feats for the shoreline full of spectators. The entire event is free to the public and a concert is scheduled for the North Avenue Beach Boat House after the headlining daredevils do their thing. Even if you can’t get over to the water’s edge, plenty of octane-infused exploits can be witnessed from the upper floors of Chicago’s high-rise skyscrapers.
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
North Michigan Avenue
Just before Thanksgiving
You know the holiday shopping season has arrived in Chicago when the Magnificent Mile lights up with over a million tiny bulbs and stores extend their hours for the crush of present-purchasing to come. Countless twinkling lights illuminate the trees up and down North Michigan Avenue and rows of booths with traditional sweets, kids’ activities and other goodies are set up for the event. Stages with music and performances provide live entertainment and everyone is invited to join in a spirited round of caroling. The celebration finishes off with a fireworks display above the Chicago River.
The Lights Festival is a day-long event in the heart of Chicago’s Mag Mile retail district (Michigan Avenue between Oak Street and Wacker Drive).
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| Cinco De Mayo Festival & Parade 26th-31st Marshall Blvd. Cermak Rd. Chamber of Commerce/Casa Puebla 773-843-9738 |
Eastside Cinco De Mayo Carnival 118th @ Ewing Ave. Eastside Chamber of Commerce 773-721-7948 |
| Beverly Bash 9200 S. Hamilton Ave. Christ the King School & Kellogg School |
Rockin' De Mayo Festival 1177 N. Elston River West Neighborhood Association 312-836-4299 |
| Cinco De Mayo Festival 2011 N. Southport Ave. StarEvents 773-868-3010 |
The Object of Art 111 S. Michigan & 112 S. Michigan Ave. The School of the Art Institute 773-899-5211 |
| Cinco De Mayo (Sabor A Mexico) 26th St. & Kostner Telemundo Chicago/Little Village Chamber |
Plaza Mexico/Plaza Garibaldi-Cinco
de Mayo Festival 2800 S. California (California Health Park) CFA (Cardenas and Fernandez) 312-421-5272 |
| Cinco De Mayo Celebration 9108-9200 S. Exchange Ave. South Chicago Chamber of Commerce |
University of Chicago Monster of the Midway Criterium Midway Plaisance btwn. Ellis & Dorchester University of Chicago Velo Club |
| Plaza Mexico/Plaza Garibaldi
Rodeo 2800 S. California (California Health Park) CFA (Cardenas and Fernandez) 312-421-5272 |
Gross Park Sculpture Invitation Gross Park, 1700 W. Henderson Gross Park Neighbors Assoc. 773-338-9937 |
| Lakeview Mayfest 3100 N. Ashland Ave. @ Barry StarEvents 773-665-4682 |
Walk & Roll Chicago Randolph @ Lake Michigan in Grant Park American Cancer Society 312-372-0471 |
| Artworks on Michigan Ave. Michigan Ave. from Madison St. to Jackson St. Carl R. McKinzie & Assoc. 312-642-4907 |
Unity Carnival XII 743 N. Armour St. Holy Innocents Parish 312-666-3675 |
| 20th Ward Community Carnival Midway @ Best Dr. from Lawrence to Cottage Grove W.E.C.A.N. (Woodlawn East Community & Neighbors) 773-324-5224 |
Asian American Heritage Month Chinatown Square, 2130 S. Archer Ave. 312-225-6198 |
| Carnival 3200 W. Redfield Drive Chicago Park District 312-747-6136 |
Regenstein African Journey
Grand Opening Lincoln Park Zoo 312-742-2283 |
| Ridge Run 96th & Longwood Drive Beverly Area Planning Assoc. 773-233-3100 |
Plaza Mexico/Plaza Garibaldi-Primavera
Musical Festival 2800 S. California (California Health Park) CFA (Cardenas and Fernandez) 312-421-5272 |
| 11th Annual Mid-South Blues
Fest Mandrake Park, 730 E. Oakwood Blvd. Mid-South Planning & Development 773-924-1330 |
Artworks on Canal Madison St. to Adams St. & West to Clinton St. Carl R. McKinzie & Assoc. 312-642-4907 |
| Mayfest 4700 N. Lincoln, 2300 W. Leland May Fest Chicago 312-659-5800 |
St. Sylvester Parish Carnival 2157 N. Humboldt Blvd. 773-235-3646 |
| Parish Carnival 4131 W. Cortland St. Philomena Catholic Church 773-489-1100 |
St. Genevieve Church Carnival 4835 W. Altgeld @ Montana & Lamon, 4800 W. Montana St. Genevieve Catholic Church 312-603-5109 |
| WNUA Smooth Jazz Thursdays Clark St. @ North Ave. WNUA/Chicago Historical Society 312-642-4600 |
Chicago Sun-Times Charity
Trust Concert A. Finkl & Sons, 2011 N. Southport Ave. Chicago Special Events Management 773-868-3010 |
| DePaul University
Fest: 03 Fullerton @ Seminary DePaul Activities Board 773-325-7446 |
Belmont-Sheffield
Music Festival On Sheffield btwn. Belmont (3200 N) & Barry (3100 N) Chicago Special Events Management 773-868-3010 |
| Nettelhorst French Market 3252 N. Broadway Bensidoun USA/The Nettlehorst School 773-534-5810 |
| Run for the Zoo Cannon Dr. @ Fullerton Parkway Lincoln Park Zoo 312-742-2283 |
Ferraris on Oak Street Oak Street btwn. Michigan & State St. Oak Street Council 312-969-4440 |
| St. Francis De Sales Carnival 10210 Ave. J St. Francis De Sales Church 773-734-1383 |
Artworks on Wabash Wabash from Madison to Jackson 312-642-4907 Carl R. McKinzie & Assoc. |
| Artworks on Michigan Ave. Michigan Ave. from Madison St. to Jackson St. Carl R. McKinzie & Assoc. 312-642-4907 |
St. Pascal Festival 6143 W. Irving Park rD. St. Pascal 773-725-7641 |
| Y.M.C.A. Summer Kick-off
Festival 1515 N. Halsted Chicago Special Events Management 773-868-3010 |
ESPN Classic Chicago Road
Show Parking Lot at Sheffield & Waverly ESPN Classic |
| Wabash Bash Wabash btwn. Wacker & Lake Chicago Coalition for the Homeless |
Park West Antiques Fair 600 W. Fullerton Park West Community Association 773-935-3751 |
| Chicago Tribune Printers
Row Book Fair 500-700 Blocks of South Dearborn Chicago Tribune/Printers Row Book Fair 312-222-3986 |
Community Art Fair Bixler Park, 57th & Kenwood Harper Court Arts Council 773-363-8282 |
| 57th Street Art Fair "Feasting In The Park" 5631 S. Kimbark 57th Street Art Fair Committee 773-535-0970 |
Lincoln Park Festival Clark & Armitage Chicago Special Events Management 312-868-3010 |
| Artworks on Walton Walton from State to Dearborn Carl R. McKinzie & Assoc. |
Chicago Quarter Marathon U.S. Cellular Field 34th & Wells |
| Plaza Mexico/Plaza Garibaldi
Rodeo 2800 S. California (California Health Park) CFA (Cardenas and Fernandez) 312-421-5272 |
Canal Street Art Fair Canal Street from Madison-Jackson Metropolitan Investment 773-250-7179 |
| St. Bartholomew's Annual
Carnival 3601-29 N. Lavergne Ave. East/West Alley of 4900 block from West Addision St. to West Patterson Ave. St. Bartholomew Parish |
Rocks 2003 Cricket Hill/Montrose Beach RCC/Inner City Community Center 312-661-9040 |
| Starbucks Ultimate Coffee
Break 2 N. Riverside Plaza Starbucks Coffee & Chgo. Tribune |
Sorrento Cheese Festa Pasta
Vino in Chicago's Heart of Italy 2400 S. Oakley Ave. Heart of Italy Association 773-625-0506 |
| Celebration 2003 at St. Michael's Church In Old Town 1633 N. Cleveland @ Eugenie St. Michael's Church in Old Town 312-266-1445 |
10th Annual Chicago Cares
Serve-A-Thon Upper Hutchinson Field, Grant Park (southwest corner of Balbo & Columbus) Chicago Cares, Inc. 312-780-0800 |
| Northcenter Ribfest North Lincoln, Damen & Irving Park Rd. StarEvents 773-665-4682 Chicago Special Events Management 312-868-3010 |
Andersonville Midsommarfest 5200-5400 N. Clark St. (from Foster to Balmoral) StarEvents 773-665-4682 |
| Old Town Art Fair 1763 N. North Park Ave. Old Town Triangle Association 312-337-1938 |
Southport Children's Festival 3800 N. Southport from Grace to Byron @ 1420 N. Grace Street Southport Neighbors Association 312-282-4555 |
| St. Matthias Family Festival 4910 N. Claremont Ave. St. Matthias Parish 773-784-0999 |
WVON's Juneteenth Festival 39th & Cottage Grove WVON Radio 773-247-6200 |
| Flag Day 2003 2750 N. Lakeview Ave. Illinois Elks Assoc. 773-755-4810 |
10th Annual Chicago Cares
Serve-a-thon Upper Hutchinson Field, Grant Park (SW corner-Balbo & Columbus) Chicago Cares, Inc. 312-780-0800 |
| Wells St. Art Festival Wells btwn. North & Division Chicago Special Events Management 773-868-3010 |
Northcenter Community Festival On Lincoln Ave., from Irving Park Rd.-Warner Chicago Special Events 773-868-3010 |
| Unity Picnic Waashington Park Grove 20 Jamaican American Association of IL. 773-955-8950 |
Fiestas Puertorriquenas 2003 Humboldt Park Puerto Rican Parade Committee 773-292-1414 |
| St. Priscilla Summer Fun
Carnival 6969 W. Addison St. Priscilla Parish 773-545-8840 |
St. Thecla Carnival 6323 N. Newcastle Devon & Oak Park Avenues (on the school grounds) St. Thecla School 773-763-3380 |
| Old Fashion Bargin Days Marshall Fields 111 N. State St. Marshall Fields Special Events |
Annual Spring Fling 515 N. State St. The John Buck Company Foundation 312-527-5550 |
| Annual Arts Experience Plaza of Americas, 420 N. Michigan American Society of Artists 312-751-2500 |
Harvest Crusade Ministries
2003 118 N. Central Ave. Rock Church & Circle Urban Ministries 773-854-1623 |
| "I Hear the Music in the
Air" Gospel Concert 5100 W. Quincy Ave. Jireh-4-U Ministries 312-458-9372 |
Summer Days At The Board of
Trade 141 W. Jackson Axion Corporation 312-427-7440 |
| Miles of Music Michigan Ave. btwn. Oak & Jackson Blvd. Cultural Affairs & Office of Tourism 312-877-CHICAGO |
St. Josaphat Summerfest 2311 N. Southport St. Josaphat Church 773-327-8955 |
| Taste of Randolph Street 900-1200 W. Randolph St. West Loop Gate Community Organization 312-458-9401 |
Jefferson Park Community
Festival 4850-4900 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago Special Events Management 773-868-3010 |
| Looking Glass Theatre Company Kraft Family Day 821 N. Michigan Ave., Seneca Park Looking Glass Theatre Company |
Back Yard Bash 3100 to 3200 N. Greenview (Lincoln Ave. to Belmont) StarEvents 773-665-4682 |
| St. Pancratius Fest 2900-2957 W. 49th Place (Street and Rectory Lot) St. Pancratius Church 773-523-5666 |
Calumet/Giles/Prairie Historical Festival 3100 S. Calumet Ave. Greater Chicago Neighborhoos Inc. 312-225-2257 |
| Rainbow Beach Gospel Fest 3111 E. 77th Street Southeast Planning Assoc. 312-458-9109 |
2nd Annual Bucktown Garden
Walk Ashland to Western from North to Fullerton Bucktown Garden Club 773-278-4629 |
| New Africa Festival & Juneteenth Washington Park, 55th-51st Cottage Grove New Africa Festival & Juneteenth Committee 773-263-3063 |
St. George Festival 2701 N. Sheffield St. George Greek Orthodox Church 773-525-1793 |
| Danish Home Summer Festival 5656 N. Newcastle Ave. Society For The Danish Old People's Home 773-775-7383 |
Miller Lite Running With
The Bulls 5K United Center (Madison btwn. Wood & Damen) The Chicago Bulls 312-455-4000 |
| Plaza Mexico/Plaza Garibaldi
Rodeo 2800 S. California (California Health Park) CFA (Cardenas and Fernandez) 312-421-5272 |
Taking It To The Streets Marquette Park, 6700 S. Kedzie Inner-City Muslim Action Network 773-434-4626 |
| Artworks on Canal Madison St. to Adams St. & West to Clinton St. Carl R. McKinzie & Assoc. 312-642-4907 |
Jam In The Park Rosenblum Park, 2000 E. 75th St. Center of Higher Development, Inc. 773-955-1681 |
| Atrium Mall Summer Carnival 100 W. Randolph St. TPG Realty 312-346-0777 x225 |
Shades of Riverview 8 Lane Tech Parking Lot Lane Tech Alumni Association 773-935-9351 |
| Jammin' at the Zoo Lincoln Park Zoo @ Cannon Dr. & Fullerton Lincoln Park Zoo 312-742-2283 |
Summer Picnic for Korean-American
Seniors Lawrence Dr. @ Lakefront Korean-American Seniors Assoc. 773-685-5551 |
| Pridefest Halsted St. btwn. Grace & Addison Chicago Special Events Management 773-868-3010 |
Joy Fest 2003 7020 S. Racine St. Life Giving Min. Church 773-723-0450 |
| Weed Street Summer Festival Weed St. from Kingbury/Sheffield-Fremont Chicago Special Events Management 773-868-3010 |
Plaza Mexico/Plaza Garibaldi- Anniversario De La Ley 2800 S. California (California Health Park) CFA (Cardenas and Fernandez) 312-421-5272 |
| Gay & Lesbian Celebration Halsted St. @ Belmont Ave. Gay Parade Organization 773-348-8243 |
Girl Blast/Gay & Lesbian
Pride Day Ann Sathers 929 W. Belmont Girl Bar 773-871-7610 |
| African/Caribbean Int'l Festival of
Life Washington Park 55th Street &b South King Dr. Martin's Inter-Culture, LTD. 312-427-0266 |
Independence Day Fireworks 5701 W. Jackson Friends of Barbara McGowan 312-225-0902 |
| All American 8K Lincoln Park @ Fullerton & Diversey Capri Events 773-404-2372 |
Kwanzaa Summer Festival 49 East 95th Street Soweto Center 773-264-1298 |
| 6th Annual Latino Art Beat The Boat House, Humboldt Park Latino Art Beat, Inc. 773-291-6901 |
Rock Around the Block 3200 N. Lincoln Ave. @ Belmont StarEvents 773-665-4682 |
| Artworks on Walton Walton from State to Dearborn Carl R. McKinzie & Assoc. |
NBGC Family Fest 2501 W. Irving Park /3900 N. Rockwell Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club 773-463-4161 |
| Riis Park - Chicago Park
District Carnival Riis Park 6100 W. Fullerton Chicago Park District |
St Symphorosa Family Fest
2003 6135 S. Autin Ave. St. Symphorosa Parish 773-767-1523 |
| St. Bede Summerfest 8300 S. Kostner St. Bede Catholic Church 773-767-8264 |
Beverly Hills Cycling Classic 103rd Street & Longwood Dr. The Beverly Area Planning Assoc. & Chicago Special Events Management 312-868-3010 |
| Heat 2011 N. Southport Chicago Gateway Green 312-421-7672 x22 |
Summer Days At The Board
of Trade 141 W. Jackson Axion Corporation 312-427-7440 |
| Irish American Heritage Festival 4626 N. Knox Ave. Irish American Heritage Center 773-282-7035 |
St. Pancratius Fest 2900-2957 W. 40th Place St. Pancratius Church 773-523-5666 |
| Chicago Magnificent Mile
Art Festival Pioneer Court on Michigan Ave. at the Chicago Tribune Tower opposite the Wrigley Building Chicago Tribune Charities/Howard Alan Events 954-472-3755 |
St. Andrew Greek Church Festival 5649 N. Sheridan Rd. St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church 773-334-4515 |
| Rosemoor Fest 2003 "Unity in the Community" St. John DeLaSalle Parking Lot 10205 S. King Dr. |
5th Annual "I Have a Vision" Community/Gospel Fest 6700-7100 S. Dorchester Ave. 312-861-8990 |
| 2003 Youth & Young Adult
Rally 7814 S. Lowe Ave. 773-873-3357 |
Chicago Folk & Roots
Festival Welles Park - 4200 N. Lincoln Ave. (at Montrose) Old Town School of Folk Music 773-728-6000 |
| Health Fair 2003 7400 S. Michigan New Hope Community Church 773-487-4673 |
Gills and Grills 41 E. Chestnut McCormick & Schmick's 312-397-9500 |
| K.I.D.S. Zone Festival 6730 S. Halsted St. Southside Community Outreach Coalition 773-874-4901 |
Plaza Mexico/Rodeo 2800 S. California (California Health Park) CFA (Cardenas and Fernandez) 312-421-5272 |
| Carnival 7100 S. Kedzie Chicago Park District 312-747-6136 |
Canal Street Art Fair Canal Street from Madison-Jackson Metropolitan Investment 773-250-7179 |
| St. Nicholas of Tolentine
Carnival 3721 W. 62nd Street St. Nicholas of Tolentine 773-735-1121 |
Lifeway Bastille Day 5K,
Run, Walk & Block Party Aberdeen & Jackson Chicago Special Events Management 773-868-3010 |
| World's Largest Block Party 700 W. Adams Old St. Patrick's Church 312-648-1021 |
BenFest 2215 Irving Park Road-Courtyard (Irving Park & Leavitt) StarEvents 773-665-4682 |
| Annunciation Cathedral Food
Fest 1017 N. LaSalle Greek Orthodox Annunciation Cathedral of Chicago 312-664-5485 |
Mt. Olivet M.B. Church 5700 Block of Chicago of Chicago Ave. & 800 N. Block of Massasoit Mt. Olivet M.B. Church 773-921-2063 |
| Artworks on Canal Madison St. to Adams St. & West to Clinton St. Carl R. McKinzie & Assoc. 312-642-4907 |
A New Beginning for West Garfield 12 S. Karlov Outreach Family Services & Community Center 773-261-5543 |
| 35th Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival Sheffield at Webster & Belden Sheffield Neighborhood Association 773-929-WALK (9255) |
Clark Street Community Festival On Clark btwn. Addison & Newport Chicago Special Events Management 773-868-3010 |
| Mr. Olive M.B. Church Youth & Community
Rally Chicago Ave. & Massasoit Mt. Olive M.B. Church 773-921-2063 |
Lakeview Clark Street Fair Clark & Addison Chicago Special Events Management 773-868-3010 |
| Southside Neighborhood Gospel
Festival 6500 S. Racine Youth & Young Adult Choral Ministries |
Chinatown Summer Fair 2200-2500 South on Wentworth Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Assoc. 312-225-6198 |
| Plaza Mexico/Rodeo 2800 S. California (California Health Park) CFA (Cardenas and Fernandez) 312-421-5272 |
Impact Americana 2003 59th & Woods Faith Cathedral Total Man Ministries 773-737-1188 |
| Annual Arts & Crafts
Expressions Canal St., Madison-Jackson American Society of Artists 312-751-2500 |
Run for the Kids Arvey Field Chicago Firefighters Union 312-842-2534 |
| Fiesta del Sol 2003 1400 W. Cermak Rd. Pilsen Neighbors Community Council 312-666-2663 |
St. Richard Family Fest & Carnival 5032 S. Kostner St. Richard Family Fest and Carnival 773-585-1221 |
| New 29th Ward Carnival 5800 West Jackson Blvd. New 29th Ward Democratic Organization 773-261-4646 |
Summer Days At The Board of
Trade 141 W. Jackson Axion Corporation 312-427-7440 |
| Santa Lucia Parish Carnival 30th & Wells (Entire Block) Santa Lucia Parish Carnival 312-842-6115 |
Newberry Library Bughouse
Square Debates Washington Square Park 60 W. Walton Street The Newberry Library 312-255-3510 |
| 29th Ward Annual Picnic & Gospel Event 5701 W. Jackson Boulevard Community Action Council 773-261-4646 |
10th Ward Firefighters Chili-Cook
Off 11207 S. Ewing Knights of Columbus 773-734-5174 |
| JAM in the Park 7900 Block of South Luella Center of Higher Development, Inc. 773-955-1681 |
Taste of Lincoln Avenue 2400-2600 N. Lincoln Ave. Wrightwood Neighbors Conservation Association 312-458-9401 |
| Kids Carnival at the Taste of
Lincoln Avenue Altgeld St. btwn. Lincoln & Halsted Wrightwood Neighborhood Association 773-771-7484 |
Taste of Halsted 10140 S. Halsted Paul Hall Community Center 773-298-1209 |
| Broken Arrow 14th Annual Highnoon Ride Washington Park, 52nd & Payne Dr. Broken Arrow Horseback Riding Club 773-469-3837 or 773-684-8588 |
Fleet Feet Sports Women's 5K, 10K & Festival 4400 N. Lake Shore Drive Fleet Feet Sports Chicago 312-587-3338 |
| Ghana Fest 54th Cottage Grove, Washington Park Ghana National Council of Metro Chicago 773-955-9533 |
Greek Fest 2003 6041 W. Diversey Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church |
| Taste of Mars Hill 5916 W. Lake Street |
Annual "An Arts Adventure" Superior St., State-Wabash American Society of Artists 312-751-2500 |
| Jammin' at the Zoo Lincoln Park Zoo @ Cannon Dr. & Fullerton Lincoln Park Zoo 312-742-2283 |
16th Annual "Bear & Bullbust" 411 S. Financial PL. Multiple Sclerosis 312-922-1778 |
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| Come As Your Are Music Festival 1923 W. 51st Street For Your Consciousness Ministries 773-476-0847 |
Chicago Sun-Times Charity Trust Concert 1340 W. Washington Chicago Sun-Times Foundation 773-868-3010 |
| Alcocks 15th Annual "Caring For Kids Day" 411 S. Financial PL. La Rabida 312-922-1778 |
Summer Days At The Board
of Trade 141 W. Jackson Axion Corporation 312-427-7440 |
| Busker Fest 03 Stetson btwn. South Water & Randolph Chicago's New East Side Assoc. 312-935-3518 |
Edgebrook Summerfest 5357 W. Devon (Devon-Center Business District) Edgebrook Sauganash Chamber of Commerce 773-775-0378 |
| The Chill on Kingsbury Street 1800 N. Kingsbury St. Ranch Triangle Assoc. c/o Jam Productions, Ltd. 312-458-9401 |
Summer Fest West 3700 W. Garfield Park 28th Ward Democratic Organization 773-533-0900 |
| Schuba's 5th Annual "Summer on Southport" Festival 3153 N. Southport Schuba's Tavern & the Harmony Grill 773-525-2508 |
Taste of South Loop 1936 S. Michigan Ave. Second Presbyterian Women's Group 312-225-4951 |
| 5th Annual Rogers Park Jazz Series 1157 W. Lunt (Corner of Sheridan & Lunt) 773-491-4600 |
Oldtimers of Lilydale 21st Neighborhood Festival Abbott Park, 49 E. 95th St. Oldtimers of Lilydale Community Org. 773-568-1172 |
| Annual South Chicago Back
to School Summer Fest 2003 Commercial Ave. btwn. 8700 & 9300 South Chicago Chamber 773-768-1221 |
Morgan Park Community Roots 27th Annual Festivities Ada Park, 11250 S. Ada Morgan Community Center 773-239-0358 |
| Retro on Roscoe 2000-2200 W. Roscoe St. StarEvents 773-665-4682 |
Wicker Park Bucktown Arts & Music Festival On Division btwn. Honore & Paulina Chicago Special Events Managements 773-868-3010 |
| Music Under the Stars Morgan Park Academy 2153 W. 111th St. Beverly Area Planning Assoc. 773-233-3100 |
Plaza Mexico/Plaza La Ley
Anniversario 2800 S. California (California Health Park) CFA (Cardenas and Fernandez) 312-421-5272 |
| Belize Day in the Park Washington Park Belize Day in the Park Committee 773-881-0412 |
St. Barbara Parish Picnic 2859 S. Throop St. Barbara Parish 312-842-7979 |
| Piotrowski Park Advisory
Council & Little League Baseball Teams West 31st Street btwn. Kostner & Kilbourn Piotrowski Park Council & Little League Baseball Teams 312-745-4801 |
Rockwell Youth/Senior Fest 145 S. Campbell Rockwell Garden Local Advisory Council 312-791-8743 |
| Summer Days At The Board of
Trade 141 W. Jackson Axion Corporation 312-427-7440 |
Summer Twilight Festival 1515 N. Halsted/New City YMCA Westown Chamber of Commerce |
| Gold Coast Art Fair LaSalle, Erie, Huron, Superior, Wells, Clark Amdur Productions 847-444-9600 |
Vietnam Wall Experience Rosehill Cemetery 5800 N. Ravenswood |
| St. Procopius Kermesse 1641 S. Allport St. St. Procopius 312-226-7887 |
Kevinfest 10509 S. Torrence Ave. Saint Kevin Church 773-721-2563 |
| South Loop Bash on Wabash 13 1/2 to 14 1/2 Street at Alley East of Michigan to Dearborn at Wabash Greater South Loop Assoc. |
The Fast, The Furious, The Free 1700 W. Madison Arrei Event Planners 312-491-1515 |
| Washington Park Historical
Fest 4915 S. Washington Park Washington Park Historical Committee 773-624-6281 |
Gran Kermes De San Roman 2659 W. 23rd St. Saint Roman Parish 773-247-6645 |
| North Halsted Market Days Halsted St. btwn. Belmont (3200 N.) & Addison (3600 N.) Chicago Special Events Management 773-868-3010 |
Korean Street Festival 3200-3400 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Chicago Korean American Chamber 773-583-1700 |
| Antique Auto Show 4700 block of North Lincoln Ave. Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce 773-728-3890 |
Draugas Picnic 4545 W. 63rd St. Lithuanian Catholic Press Society 773-585-9500 |
| Annual Festival of Los Cocineros Unidos
de Humboldt Park Humboldt Park United Cooks of Humboldt Park 773-342-1355 |
Taste of Shiloh 7008 S. Michigan Shiloh 7th Day Adventist Church |
| Canal Street Art Fair Canal Street from Madison-Jackson Metropolitan Investment 773-250-7179 |
Bridgeport Unity Festival 2901 S. Poplar Chicago Youth Centers |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish
Festival 3500-3600 South on Hermitage Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish 773-523-3917 |
Maternity B.V.M. Carnival 3647 W. North Ave. Maternity B.V.M. Church 773-772-9401 |
| St. Hyacinth Carnival-Festival 3636 W. Wolfram Ave. 35th Ward Office 773-342-3636 |
Croatian Fest 2800 S. Princeton Ave. St. Jerome Parish 312-842-1871 |
| Summer Days At The Board of
Trade 141 W. Jackson Axion Corporation 312-427-7440 |
Community Unity 2003 4035 W. Maypole Ave. Youth Service Committee of the West Side 773-533-1421 |
| 2nd Annual "It's Harvest
Time" Outdoor Crusade 6900 S. Green Street 773-602-1677 |
No Butts No Booze Back to
School Festival Gale School Park, Howard & Ashland Black Network In Childrens Emotional Health 773-338-1090 |
| Ginza Holiday 435 W. Menomonee Midwest Buddhist Temple 312-943-7801 |
AugustFest 2600 Block of South Central Park St. Agnes of Bohemia 773-522-0142 |
| Goose Island Fest A. Finkl & Sons 2011 N. Southport Goose Island Beer 312-226-1119 |
Back-To-School-Safety Festival Rainbow Beach at 77th Caps BEAT 312-745-0236 |
| Resurrection Summerfest 3309 N. Seminary Ave. Resurrection Lutheran Church 773-525-0605 |
Back To School Summerfest Douglas Park Community In Action/Affliate of Presentation Church |
| West Englewood Gospel Festival 1650 W. 63rd St. West Englewood United Organization 773-778-8854 |
The Westside Back-to-School
Family Festival Douglas Park, Running Track @ Ogden 24th Ward 773-522-2400 |
| LNESC 2nd Annual Back to School
Fest 4355 W. 26th Street, Suite #3 LULAC National Educational Services Centers, Inc. 773-277-2513 |
Edison Park Fest 2003 Olmsted Ave. btwn. Oshkosh & Oliphant Ave. Edison Park Chamber of Commerce 773-631-0063 |
| Annual Arts Experience Plaza of Americas, 420 N. Michigan Ave. American Society of Artists 312-751-2500 |
Riis Park - Chicago Park District
Carnival Riis Park 6100 W. Fullerton Chicago Park District |
| Jammin at the Zoo Lincoln Park @ Fullerton Lincoln Park Zoo 312-742-2283 |
Carifete (Chicago Caribbean-American
Carnival & Parade) Midway Pliasance (6000 South) the Chicago Compatriots of the Carribbean & United Caribbean Nationals 312-310-4357, 773-509-5079 |
| Community Fest 2003 5100 W. Diversity Exangel Assembly of God |
Foster Park Community Council 50th Anniversary Celebration Foster Park, 1440 W. 84th St. Foster Park Community Council 773-238-6600 |
| Passion Fest 1415 W. 104th Street 773-881-7710 |
Taste of Greece 2003 100-400 S. Halsted SSA #16 847-509-8050 |
| 27th Ward Back to School Picnic & Parade 1501 W. Randolph Chicago Neighbors United 312-432-1995 |
Ukrainian Fest 2003 2500 W. Grand Ave., Smith Park Ukrainian Congress Committee of America Illinois Division 773-772-4500 |
| Southport Art Festival On Southport btwn. Waveland & Grace Chicago Special Events Management 773-868-3010 |
Bucktown Arts Fest Senior Citizen's Park, 2300 N. Oakley (Corner of Oakley & Lynddale) Bucktown Fine Arts 312-409-8305 |
| Immaculate Conception Summerfest 2745 W. 44th Street Immaculate Conception 773-523-1402 |
Ald. Rugai's Y-Me Softball
Tourney & Picnic 11100 S. Central Ave. St. Christina Parish 773-238-8766 |
| Party at the Park 1900 block of West Schiller Old Wicker Park Committee 312-409-3766 |
Wicker Park Trading Post 1200 N. Ashland Ave. (MB Financial Parking Lot) West Town Chamber of Commerce 312-458-9510 |
| Artworks on Canal Madison St. to Adams St. & West to Clinton St. Carl R. McKinzie & Assoc. 312-642-4907 |
Community Action Council Riis Park Carnival 6100 W. Fullerton Ave. Community Action Council |
| African Festival of the Arts Washington Park, 52nd & Payne Dr. Africa International House USA, Inc. 773-955-ARTS |
De Colores 4300 S. Western Blvd. 47th Chamber of Commerce |
| Freewill M.B. Church - Gospel Fest 2651 W. Roosevelt Rd. Freewill Missionary Baptist Church 773-522-4011 |
Taste of Polonia 5216 W. Lawrence Copernicus Foundation 773-777-8898 |
| Chicago Chinatown Mid-Autumn
Festival Chinatown Square, 2130 S. Archer Ave. Chicago Chinese Cultural Center 312-636-8080 |
Luxembourg Schobermess 9201 W. Higgins Rd. Luxembourg Brotherhood of America 773-274-7271 |
| Fiesta Boricua 2400-2800 W. Division St. Puerto Rican Cultural Center |
Assumption Greek Orthodox
Church Labor Day Fest 601 S. Central Assumption Greek Orthodox Church 773-626-3114 |
September Events
Back
| Plaza Mexico/Labor
Day Festival 2800 S. California (California Health Park) CFA (Cardenas and Fernandez) 312-421-5272 |
Evening on
Astor Astor St. btwn. Banks & Goethe The North State, Astor, Lake Shore Dr. Assoc. 312-587-0842 |
| Berghoff
Oktoberfest Adams @ Dearborn Streets Berghoff Restaurant 312-427-3170 |
Guinness
Oyster Festival New City YMCA, Halsted & Clybourn Chicago Special Events Managements 773-868-3010 |
| St.
Gabriel Family Festival 4500 S. Wallace St. Gabriel Parish |
8th
Annual Jericho Walk/Spirit Fest 1738 W. 67th & California Worldwide Jericho Walk 773-471-5224 |
| 7th
Annual Hideout Block Party 1354 W. Wabansia Hideout Inn, Inc. |
83rd
Annual German American Fest 4700 N. Lincoln - Leland - Western United German American Societies of Greater Chicago |
| Around
The Coyote Fall Arts Festival 1579 N. Milwaukee Around The Coyote 773-342-6777 |
10th
Annual Puppet Parade 2150 W. North Ave. Association House of Chicago 773-772-7170 |
| Alden's
Gospel
Fest Location TBA Alden Management Services 773-224-5900 |
Back
To
School
Marketplace 424 East 103rd Street (Parking lot) ROSEMOOR/Roseland Area GIVE Community Services 773-651-5785 |
| Artworks
on
Walton Walton from State to Dearborn Carl R. McKinzie & Assoc. |
Buddy
Guy
Mojo
Festival Wabash, Balbo & 8th Street South Loop Association 773-868-3010 |
| Good
Sheperd
Family
Fest 2735 S. Kolin Good Sheperd Catholic Church 773-762-2322 |
St.
Basil's
Annual
Festival
2003 733 S. Ashland Ave. St. Basil Green Orthodox Church 312-243-3738 |
| Plaza
Mexico/Rodeo 2800 S. California (California Health Park) CFA (Cardenas and Fernandez) 312-421-5272 |
Wicker
Park
Trading
Post 1200 N. Ashland Ave. (MB Financial Parking Lot) West Town Chamber of Commerce 312-458-9510 |
| 77th
Annual Chicago Half Marathon & Kids Fest Museum of Science & Industry 57th Street and Lake Shore Dr. Dillion Productions, Inc. |
Nichiren
Temple
Food
Fest 4216 N. Paulina Nichiren Buddhist Temple of Chicago 773-493-9872 |
| "State
Street
Reigns
Supreme" Campaign
Kick-Off Northwest Corner of State & Madison Greater State Street Council 312-782-9160 |
River
North
Rendezvous Event kicks off at Lightology 215 W. Chicago Ave. River North Association 312-645-1047 |
| Canal
Street
Art
Fair Canal Street from Madison-Jackson Metropolitan Investment 773-250-7179 |
Little
Village
Festival 26th Street & Kostner Little Village Chamber of Commerce 312-836-3020 |
| Fisherfest
2003 10234 S. Washtenaw Ave. St. John Fisher Parish 773-445-6565 |
Taste
of
Romania 1602 W. Barry Little Bucharest Restaurant 773-929-8640 |
| Annual
Back
to
School Fun
Festival 2107 W. Monroe St. Greater Chicago Neighborhood, Inc. 312-225-2257 |
The
Crush
in
Old
Town On Wells St. btwn. North Avenue & Shiller Y-Me Breast Cancer Foundation Old Town Merchants & Residents Association 312-951-6106 |
| "Chicago
West" African/Caribbean
Festival
of
Life 900 South Homan Ave. Martin's International Culture/Martin's Inter-Culture 312-427-0266 |
River
North
Bash 368 W. Erie Make A Wish Foundation 312-867-0768 |
| In
Style
Magazine "Inside In Style" Lincoln Park South of the Lincoln Park Zoo East of Stockton Drive near the North Avenue bridge |
St.
Volodymyr & Olha
Parish
Picnic 2245 W. Superior St. Volodymyr & Olha Church 312-829-5209 |
| Plaza
Mexico/El
Grito
Festival 2800 S. California (California Health Park) CFA (Cardenas and Fernandez) 312-421-5272 |
Marshall
Field's
Vertical
Fashion Show 111 N. State St. Marshall Field's 312-781-4333 |
| Eli's
Cheesecake
Festival 6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive Eli's Cheesecake Co. 773-308-7000 |
Harvest
Festival Belmont Street @ Wolcott StarEvents 773-665-4682 |
| County
Fair 300 N. Central Park Ave. Garfield Park Conservatory |
57th
Street
Children's
Book Fair 1357 E. 55th Pl. 57th St. Children's Book Fair Committee 773-684-1300 |
| Wicker
Park
Trading
Post 1200 N. Ashland Ave. (MB Financial Parking Lot) West Town Chamber of Commerce 312-458-9510 |
Plaza
Mexico/Plaza
Garibaldi 2800 S. California (California Health Park) CFA (Cardenas and Fernandez) 312-421-5272 |
| Artworks
on
Canal Madison St. to Adams St. & West to Clinton St. Carl R. McKinzie & Assoc. 312-642-4907 |
Intergenerational
Health & Safety
Fair 3235 N. Central Mather Lifeways 847-492-6807 |
| Bridge
Back
To
School Fall
Festival 3800 N. New England Ave. Friends of Bridge School Fundraising Committee 773-534-3718 |
St.
Alphonsus
Oktoberfest 1429 W. Wellington 773-525-0709 |
| Plaza
Mexico/Plaza
Garibaldi-Rodeo
Dinastia De
Tuzantla 2800 S. California (California Health Park) CFA (Cardenas and Fernandez) 312-421-5272 |
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