CONTENTS 10 REASONS TO MEET EXPLORE CHOOSE CHICAGO IS HERE TO HELP WHAT’S NEW CONVENTION FACILITIES FESTIVALS & EVENTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS FEATURED PARTNERS ACCESSIBLE CHICAGO RESOURCES EXPLORE CHICAGO’S DIVERSE BUSINESSES TEAM BUILDING IDEAS DINING IN CHICAGO’S NEIGHBORHOODS ICONIC CHICAGO EVENT VENUES MEET SUSTAINABLY SUMMER JUNE, JULY, AUGUST NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend Chicago Blues Festival June Millennium Park A genre with deep Chicago roots, blues is the star of this outdoor summer festival that attracts some of the music industry’s biggest names. Chicago Pride Fest & Parade Chosen Few Picnic & Festival Lollapalooza June 22 – 23 & June 30 Northalsted This joyful celebration of LGBTQ+ community and culture takes place in the nation’s oldest official gay neighborhood. July Jackson Park This celebration of house music, held in scenic Jackson Park, has been drawing legendary DJs and fans for more than 30 years. Windy City Smokeout NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend July 6 – 7 Grant Park and select neighborhoods This exhilarating event brings high-speed NASCAR races to the streets of downtown Chicago, along with top musical acts. James Beard Awards July 11 – 14 United Center It’s all about beer, barbecue, and country music at this outdoor summer festival. Aug. 1 – 4 Grant Park and select neighborhoods This iconic music festival takes over lakefront Grant Park, featuring local talent and top acts from around the globe. 2024 Democratic National Convention June 10 Lyric Opera The nation’s most prestigious culinary honors are presented at this star-studded event. Fiesta Del Sol July Pilsen This family-friendly festival has been celebrating Mexican culture and music in the Pilsen neighborhood for 50 years. Aug. 19 – 22 United Center Chicago proudly hosts this presidential nominating convention where delegates will select the party’s nominees for president and vice president. LEFT TO RIGHT: NASCAR CHICAGO STREET RACE WEEKEND; KATIE KAUSS
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