CONTENTS FEATURES RESOURCES FESTIVALS & EVENTS NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend SUMMER NAVY PIER FIREWORKS May – September Navy Pier navypier.org It’s not summer in Chicago without this dazzling fireworks display lighting up the lakefront. MAXWELL STREET MARKET May – October Desplaines Street chicago.gov A local tradition since 1912, this sprawling alfresco market features a mix of crafts, live music, artists, food vendors, and more. CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL June Millennium Park chicagobluesfestival.us A genre with deep Chicago roots, blues is the star of this outdoor summer festival that attracts some of music’s biggest names. PUERTO RICAN FEST June 6 – 9 Humboldt Park puertoricanfest.com This fun festival features carnival rides, live music, cultural performances, and authentic Puerto Rican food and drinks. MIDSOMMARFEST June Andersonville andersonville.org The Andersonville neighborhood celebrates its Swedish roots and LGBTQ+ pride with live music, drag shows, artisans, and food and drink. HYDE PARK SUMMERFEST June Hyde Park hydeparksummerfest.com This unique summer festival brings together a mix of the best house music DJs and hip hop artists. CHICAGO PRIDE FEST & PARADE June 22 – 23 & June 30 Northalsted chicagopride.gopride.com This joyful celebration of LGBTQ+ community and culture takes place in the nation’s oldest official gay neighborhood. NASCAR CHICAGO STREET RACE WEEKEND July 6 – 7 Loop nascarchicago.com Hear the roar of the engines as NASCAR takes over downtown Chicago for this one-of-a-kind street race. 10 choosechicago.com LEFT TO RIGHT: NASCAR CHICAGO STREET RACE WEEKEND; RANVESTEL PHOTOGRAPHIC
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