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 TAP INTO CHICAGO’S DIVERSE BUSINESSES FUN TEAM BUILDING IDEAS DINING IN CHICAGO’S NEIGHBORHOODS ICONIC CHICAGO EVENT VENUES MEET SUSTAINABLY SEE CHICAGO IN 24 HOURS SPRING MARCH, APRIL, MAY GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY SPRING FLOWER SHOW CHICAGO WHITE SOX HOME OPENER EXPO CHICAGO February – May Garfield Park Conservatory This annual flower show features the first blooms of spring, housed in one of the largest greenhouses in the country. March 27 Rate Field The Chicago White Sox open another exciting season at Rate Field — expect plenty of fireworks. ST. PATRICK’S DAY March 15 Downtown One of the world’s most famous St. Patrick’s Day traditions, Chicago’s downtown parade and green river dyeing are bucket list events. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: @CITY OF CHICAGO; JUSTIN BARBIN; HEIDI ZEIGER CHICAGO CUBS HOME OPENER April 24 – 27 Navy Pier This international exposition of contemporary and modern art brings galleries and artists from around the globe to Navy Pier. April 4 Wrigley Field Head to historic Wrigley Field to watch the Chicago Cubs open their season against the San Diego Padres. MOLE DE MAYO May Pilsen Celebrate Latino culture and cuisine with this food festival and cook-off event in Pilsen.
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