Chicago’s festival season begins in May. The city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announced the lineup on Wednesday.
Dates are subject to change:
Chicago Neighborhood Festivals: May through September.
Chicago Neighborhood Festivals: May through September.
Chicago Farmers Markets: May through October.
15th Annual Kids and Kites Festival: May 4.
Chicago Memorial Day Parade: May 25.
Millennium Park Music Series: Downtown Sounds runs May 27-July 29; Loops and Variations, June 13-July 18; Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz, July 25-Aug. 29.
30th Annual Chicago Blues Festival: June 6-9.
Chicago Bike Week: June 10-14.
Bike to Work Rally: June 14.
28th Chicago Gospel Music Festival: June 20-23.
17th Annual Chicago SummerDance: June 27-Sept. 15.
33d Annual Taste of Chicago: July 10-14.
21st annual Race to Taste: July 13.
55th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show: Aug. 17-18.
35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival: Aug. 29-Sept. 1.
15th Annual World Music Festival, Sept. 12-22.
Events will also continue to be presented year-round at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
