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What to do ➤ Featured events
Chicago hosts some of the biggest and
most impressive events in America;
from the legendary music festivals gracing
the city’s parks, to aerobatics and speedboat
CHICAGO AIR AnD WATER SHOW
CHICAGO AIR AnD WATER SHOW
AnnUALLy In AUGUST
Address: Lake Front, North Avenue Beach
Website: www.explorechicago.org
With daredevil thrills in the air and on the water, this show draws around
2 million people to Chicago’s magnificent Lake Michigan every year.
The show features expert civilian and military pilots in some of the top
aircrafts around, with the likes of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S.
Air Force Thunderbirds headlining.
CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL
AnnUALLy In JUnE
Address: Grant Park
Website: www.chicagobluesfestival.us
The Chicago Blues Festival remains the largest of the city’s music
festivals; taking place over three days across five stages, more than
500,000 blues fans descend on Chicago to celebrate the Blues legends
of the past, present and future. Since its beginning in 1984, to celebrate
Muddy Waters, the festival has been graced with performers including
Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles and B.B. King. Whether it’s Chuck Berry
sharing the stage with Keith Richards or John Lee Hooker singing
'Boogie Chillen’, if you’re in Chicago in mid June the Blues Festival is
not to be missed.
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racing on Lake Michigan. The city celebrates
the spring and summer months with a
mix of some of the most exciting events,
including the Chicago Cubs Baseball season
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that runs from April through the end of
September. The elite traveler can top off a
stay in this vibrant city by watching a game
from a club box at the iconic Wrigley Field.
THE TASTE OF CHICAGO
AnnUALLy In JUnE
Address: Grant Park, 337 East Randolph Drive, Chicago 60601
Website: www.explorechicago.org
The Taste of Chicago is a fantastic way for tourists and locals alike to sample a
variety of foods from nearly 60 of the city’s restaurants. Each vendor serves six
items, two of which are special ‘taste of’ portions, meaning you can spend the
day sampling the cuisine of a variety of eateries, while enjoying the music and
activities on offer.
CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL
AUGUST/SEpTEmBER, AnnUALLy
Address: Millennium Park and Grant Park
Website: www.jazzinchicago.org
This popular event was originally established as three separate festivals—
one in memory of composer Duke Ellington, another held for the late John
Coltrane, and the third planned by the Jazz Institute of Chicago. Taking place
annually in the lead up to Labor Day Weekend, the festival has attracted such
jazz greats as Joe Lavano, David Liebman, Ravi Coltrane, Cassandra Wilson
and Roy Hargrove.
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