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Chicago Pride Parade

Jun 28, 2026 Chicago

The 55th annual Chicago Pride Parade took place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, throughout the city's North Side. Operating under the theme 'Free to Be Proud,' the massive celebration honored LGBTQ+ history...

Pride Lgbtq +6

Swedish Days Festival

Jun 24-28, 2026 Geneva

The 76th Anniversary of the Swedish Days Festival takes place in downtown Geneva, Illinois, from June 24 to 28, 2026. Organized by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, this community-wide celebration honors Swedish...

Swedish Heritage Community festival +8

Bourbonnais Friendship Festival

Jun 24-28, 2026 Bourbonnais

The Bourbonnais Friendship Festival marks its 51st year in 2026 with a multi-day community celebration at The Grove at Goselin Park. The event includes a full carnival, live musical performances, a grand...

Community festival Carnival +6

Plains Trains and Fireworks

Jun 27, 2026 Plains

Plains Trains and Fireworks was a community festival in Plains on June 27, 2026, featuring downtown activities, a train arrival, patriotic decorations, family games, and a nighttime fireworks display marking the 250th...

Community festival Fireworks +4

Ida B. Wells Festival

Jun 27, 2026 Chicago

The Ida B. Wells Festival is an annual heritage event in Chicago that celebrates the life and legacy of the pioneering civil rights activist, journalist, and suffragist. Held primarily in the Bronzeville...

Heritage Civil Rights +6

Anderson Humane Open House: A Community of Care

Jun 27, 2026 South Elgin

Anderson Humane hosts "A Community of Care" open house in South Elgin to celebrate its 60th anniversary. The public event features facility tours, animal interactions, and educational booths showcasing the shelter's impact...

Animal Welfare Community Event +5

The Country Legends Tribute Tour

Jun 27, 2026 Dixon

The Country Legends Tribute Tour is a musical event scheduled for June 27, 2026, at The Dixon Historic Theatre in Dixon, Illinois. This high-energy production honors the careers and hits of country...

Music Country Music +4

Mendota’s annual fireworks show

Jun 27, 2026 Mendota

The Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual fireworks display at Lake Mendota, featuring free admission, food trucks, and glow-in-the-dark merchandise.

Fireworks Community Celebration +4

Joliet City Square Grand Opening Festival

Jun 26-27, 2026 Joliet

The Joliet City Square Grand Opening Festival is a two-day community celebration marking the official debut of a new public space in downtown Joliet. Held on June 26 and 27, 2026, the...

Grand Opening Community festival +6

Laser Chappell Roan

Jun 6-27, 2026 River Grove

The Cernan Earth and Space Center at Triton College presents an original laser light and music show featuring the hits of pop artist Chappell Roan. Held on Saturday evenings in June, the...

Laser Show Planetarium +6

District 7 Elementary Band Camp Final Concert

Jun 26, 2026 Edwardsville

The District 7 Elementary Band Camp Final Concert was held at Liberty Middle School in Edwardsville on June 26, 2026. The performance featured elementary and middle school student musicians presenting music prepared...

Student Concert School Music +4

Henry County Fair

Jun 16-21, 2026 Cambridge

The Henry County Fair is a six-day community county fair held in Cambridge, featuring livestock shows, pageants, rodeo events, a demolition derby, truck and tractor pulls, live entertainment, and a carnival with...

County Fair Agriculture +4

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