SCAN HERE FOR THE LATEST CHICAGO EVENTS CALENDAR. CHINATOWN SUMMER FAIR July BUD BILLIKEN PARADE Aug. 8 Chinatown Martin Luther King Drive Immerse yourself in Chinese culture at this annual celebration featuring authentic cuisine, lion dances, kung fu demonstrations, and more. FIESTA DEL SOL July – August The largest African American parade in the country, this exuberant procession of bands, floats, and student performers has been taking place since 1929. CHICAGO HOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL August Pilsen This family-friendly festival has been celebrating Mexican culture and music in the Pilsen neighborhood for 50 years. LOLLAPALOOZA July – August Citywide Celebrate the birthplace of house music at this free festival featuring local legends and international DJs spinning iconic beats in the heart of the city. CHICAGO AIR AND WATER SHOW August Grant Park This iconic music festival takes over lakefront Grant Park with local talent and top acts from around the world. CHICAGO SUMMERDANCE July – September Lakefront This free lakefront display is one of the largest events of its kind, with astonishing aerial demonstrations. CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL August Citywide Learn some new moves or enjoy the music when this summer event series turns Chicago parks into open-air dance floors. Millennium Park The oldest of Chicago’s free music festivals boasts an incredibly diverse lineup of jazz legends and fresh talent. PHOTO CREDIT TOP TO BOTTOM: @TEGUILAGRAPHICS; ©ADAM ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY 11
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