Events, Festivals, Holidays
There's always something going on in the city of Chicago. From the famous "Taste of Chicago" to the world-class St. Patrick's Day parade, Chicago always seems to have a major event, festival or holiday to celebrate any time of the year.
Chicago Calendar of Events
Want to plan your trip to Chicago around a major event or festival? Check out this City of Chicago Calendar of Events.
Want to plan your trip to Chicago around a major event or festival? Check out this City of Chicago Calendar of Events.
Chicago Air & Water Show
Each summer for one weekend in August, over 2 million people flock to the shores of Lake Michigan for the Chicago Air & Water Show. It is the oldest and largest free show of its kind in the United States.
Each summer for one weekend in August, over 2 million people flock to the shores of Lake Michigan for the Chicago Air & Water Show. It is the oldest and largest free show of its kind in the United States.
Chicago Chinese New Year Parade
The Chinese New Year Parade celebrates the Lunar New Year and marches right through the middle of Chicago's Chinatown.
The Chinese New Year Parade celebrates the Lunar New Year and marches right through the middle of Chicago's Chinatown.
Chicago Fireworks
Chicago fireworks aren't reserved just for the Fourth of July. No matter when in the summertime you're traveling to the Windy City, chances are you can find some fireworks in Chicago. Here are some of the more popular displays.
Chicago fireworks aren't reserved just for the Fourth of July. No matter when in the summertime you're traveling to the Windy City, chances are you can find some fireworks in Chicago. Here are some of the more popular displays.
Chicago Gourmet
Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag.
Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag.
Chicago Jazz Festival
Every Labor Day weekend the city hosts the Chicago Jazz Festival in Grant Park, bringing together some of the world's jazz greats.
Every Labor Day weekend the city hosts the Chicago Jazz Festival in Grant Park, bringing together some of the world's jazz greats.
Chicago Marathon
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is a world class long distance running event, drawing international attention, participants, and spectators.
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is a world class long distance running event, drawing international attention, participants, and spectators.
Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
Chicago's Thanksgiving Parade kicks off at 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day morning and features giant inflatables, marching bands, dancers and more.
Chicago's Thanksgiving Parade kicks off at 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day morning and features giant inflatables, marching bands, dancers and more.
International Kennel Club Dog Show in Chicago
The International Kennel Club (IKC) dog show is held annually at Chicago's McCormick Place. Over 1,000 handlers compete with over 6,000 canines to see which will be deemed "Best in Show".
The International Kennel Club (IKC) dog show is held annually at Chicago's McCormick Place. Over 1,000 handlers compete with over 6,000 canines to see which will be deemed "Best in Show".
Old St. Pat's World's Largest Block Party
The Old St. Pat's World's Largest Block Party is attended by over 25,000 people and features great music and food. It's also known as a huge singles party, and Old St. Pat's claims that over 70 couples have met at the block party and later married. That's one reason why Oprah Winfrey has dubbed it "the place to meet your match".
The Old St. Pat's World's Largest Block Party is attended by over 25,000 people and features great music and food. It's also known as a huge singles party, and Old St. Pat's claims that over 70 couples have met at the block party and later married. That's one reason why Oprah Winfrey has dubbed it "the place to meet your match".
Valentine's Day in Chicago
Chicago offers plenty of opportunities to impress your significant other with a romantic Windy City getaway. Here are a few ideas to make your Valentine's Day in Chicago a memorable one.
Chicago offers plenty of opportunities to impress your significant other with a romantic Windy City getaway. Here are a few ideas to make your Valentine's Day in Chicago a memorable one.
Venetian Night
Venetian Night is the oldest city sponsored event and is very popular -- approximately 675,000 people attend the lighted boat parade and impressive fireworks display synched to music.
Venetian Night is the oldest city sponsored event and is very popular -- approximately 675,000 people attend the lighted boat parade and impressive fireworks display synched to music.