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Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts

Sep 19-20, 2026 Chicago

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The Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts is a premier fine art outdoor festival held in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. It features 150 juried artists, live music, food vendors, and family attractions.

Art Festival Fine Art +4

Nelson Algren Celebration

Sep 18-20, 2026 Chicago

Recently ended

The Nelson Algren Celebration is a three-day "tavern hopping" event in Chicago, held from September 18-20, 2026. It marks the 75th anniversary of Algren's book, "Chicago: City on the Make," featuring readings,...

Cultural events Literary Festival +4

Mexican Independence Day celebrations

Sep 13-14, 2026 Chicago

Chicago hosts citywide festivities to commemorate Mexican Independence, featuring major parades and festivals that attract hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors. The centerpiece of the weekend is the historic 26th Street...

Mexican Culture Parade +4

2026 Annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade

Sep 13, 2026 Chicago

The 55th Annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade was held on September 13, 2026, in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. The major cultural event featured a vibrant procession along a mile-long route,...

Parade Mexican Independence Day +5

El Grito Chicago

Sep 12, 2026 Chicago

El Grito Chicago is a public festival held in Grant Park, Chicago, on September 12, 2026. It celebrates Mexican Independence Day with live music and cultural performances.

Festival Mexican Independence Day +4

Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence

Jul 2 - Sep 7, 2026 Chicago

Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence is an exhibition at the American Writers Museum in Chicago exploring writings connected to the Declaration of Independence. The exhibition runs from July 2 to...

Exhibition History +2

Chicago Jazz Festival

Sep 3-6, 2026 Chicago, Illinois

The Chicago Jazz Festival is a long-standing, free annual music celebration held at Millennium Park in Chicago. Scheduled for September 3 to 6, 2026, the four-day event features a diverse range of...

Jazz Music festival +5

Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade

Sep 5, 2026 Chicago

The 25th annual Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade took place on September 5, 2026, in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. The procession traveled along West 18th Street, featuring a vibrant display of Mexican heritage,...

Parade Mexican Culture +6

North West's Solo Concert

Sep 5, 2026 Chicago

North West held her first solo headlining concert at The Vic Theatre in Chicago on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The sold-out event featured the 13-year-old artist performing tracks from her debut EP,...

Solo Concert Music Performance +3

Taylor Street Little Italy Festival

Aug 16, 2026 Chicago

The Taylor Street Little Italy Festival is a vibrant weekend celebration of Italian heritage, culture, and cuisine held on Taylor Street in Chicago's historic Little Italy neighborhood. The event features authentic Italian...

Italian Cultural events +6

Chicago Air and Water Show

Aug 15-16, 2026 Chicago

The Chicago Air and Water Show is a massive annual aviation event held along the city's Lake Michigan waterfront. Centered at North Avenue Beach, it features high-speed maneuvers from military jets, precision...

Air Show Aviation +5

Chicago Air & Water Show

Aug 15-16, 2026 Chicago

The Chicago Air & Water Show is an annual cultural event held on Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. It features military aircraft demonstrations over Lake Michigan's Chicago beaches,...

Air Show Water Show +5

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