WELCOME Welcome to Chicago 2017 CHINESE NEW YEAR Festivals & Events Chicago’s roster of performances, exhibits and events changes constantly. For the most up-to-date information, go to choosechicago.com. Dates subject to change. CHICAGO RESTAURANT WEEK JANUARY January 27–February 9 February 11–20 June 9–11 Chicago Auto Show McCormick Place, chicagoautoshow.com The largest auto show in the country features nearly 1,000 concept cars and new model vehicles. Chicago Blues Festival Grant Park, chicagobluesfestival.us This three-day event is the largest free blues festival in the world. Chicago Restaurant Week More than 350 restaurants citywide, eatitupchicago.com Sample the cuisine at Chicago’s world-class restaurants with prix fixe prices starting at $22. MARCH March 11 Fest: June 17–18 Parade: June 25 January 28–February 12 Chinese New Year Citywide celebration, choosechicago.com/chinesenewyear Cultural performances, parades and special events fill this two-week celebration. St. Patrick’s Day Parade/Dyeing of the River Columbus Dr., from Balbo to Monroe St., chicagostpatricksdayparade.org The Chicago River goes green between Columbus and Wacker Drives. Festivities continue with a parade up Columbus. Chicago Pride Fest and Parade Halsted St. & Waveland, chicagopride.gopride.com The two-day official festival of Chicago’s LGBTQ community culminates in the Pride Parade. February 9–19 JUNE June 2-3 July 5–9 Chicago Theatre Week Various theaters, chicagotheatreweek.com Celebrate theatre in Chicago with more than 100 shows featuring the best of Chicago’s talent, with ticket prices at $15 or $30. Taste of Chicago Grant Park, tasteofchicago.us The 37th annual foodie fair features the best of Chicago’s booming restaurant scene, plus cooking demos and free concerts. Chicago Gospel Music Festival Millennium Park, chicagogospelmusicfestival.us Renowned gospel artists perform for free on stages throughout Millennium Park. 10 :: choosechicago.com/meeting-professionals ©ADAM ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY FEBRUARY JULY
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