choosechicago.com Scan here for the latest Chicago events calendar. CHOSEN FEW DJS PICNIC July 13 Jackson Park chosenfewdjs.com The world’s longest-running event dedicated to house music brings thousands of fans to Jackson Park. SUNDAYS ON STATE July – September State Street loopchicago.com/events/ sundays-on-state This summer event series turns one of Chicago’s most iconic Loop streets into a giant block party, with food, drinks, shopping, art, and more. SUMMERDANCE July – September Citywide chicago.gov Learn some new moves or enjoy the music when this summer event series turns Chicago parks into open-air dance floors. WINDY CITY SMOKEOUT July 11 – 14 United Center windycitysmokeout.com It’s all about beer, barbecue, and country music at this laid-back summer festival. WICKER PARK FEST July Wicker Park wickerparkbucktown.com The music lineup is a major draw at this eclectic street fest that draws on the neighborhood’s unique character. FIESTA DEL SOL July Pilsen fiestadelsol.org This family-friendly festival has been celebrating Mexican culture and music in the Pilsen neighborhood for 50 years. CHINATOWN SUMMER FAIR July 27 – 28 Chinatown ccc-foundation.org/ summer-fair Immerse yourself in Chinese culture at this annual celebration featuring cuisine, lion dances, kung fu demonstrations, and more. LOLLAPALOOZA Aug. 1 – 4 Grant Park lollapalooza.com This iconic music festival takes over lakefront Grant Park with local talent and top acts from around the world. RIBFEST August North Center ribfest-chicago.com In North Center, this anticipated food festival draws more than 60,000 attendees with the sweet smell of barbecue. CHICAGO AIR AND WATER SHOW August Lakefront chicago.gov This free lakefront display is one of the largest events of its kind, with astonishing aerial demonstrations. BUD BILLIKEN PARADE August Martin Luther King Drive budbillikenparade.org The largest African American parade in the country, this exuberant procession of bands, floats, and student performers has been taking place since 1929. Navy Pier fireworks 11
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