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Special Events
Lights on the Magnificent Mile, Jan-Feb, Michigan Ave
Chicago Winter Delights, Jan-Feb, various venues
Chicago Flower & Garden Show, mid-Mar, Navy Pier
Windows of the Magnificent Mile, mid-Mar to mid-Apr, Michigan Ave
St Patrick’s Day Parade, Sat before St Patrick’s Day, Downtown
Farmer’s Market, May-Nov, throughout the city
Bike Chicago, May-July, throughout the city
Cinco de Mayo Parade, early May, 21st and Marshall Blvd
Annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival, early Jun, Grant Park
Annual Chicago Blues Festival, mid Jun, Grant Park
Chicago Summer Neighbourhood Festivals, May-Sept, throughout the city
Annual Venetian Night, classical music, boat parade and fireworks, Jul, Downtown lakefront
Annual Chicago Country Music Festival, late Jun, Grant Park
Annual Taste of Chicago Festival, late Jun – early Jul, Grant Park
Summer Dance Festival, mid-Jun - Aug, Spirit of Music Garden, Grant Park
Viva Chicago Latin Music Festival, mid-Aug, Grant Park
Annual Air and Water Show, mid-Aug, lakefront Chicago Jazz Festival, Aug-Sep, various venues Von Steuben German Day Parade, early Sep, Downtown
Mexican Independence Day Parade, early Sep, Downtown
Annual Celtic Fest Chicago, mid-Sep, various venues
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, Oct, various venues
LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, mid-Oct
Annual Chicago International Film Festival, Oct, various locations
Columbus Day Parade, early Oct, Downtown
Halloween Happening, last half Oct, Downtown
Annual Treelighting Ceremony, Nov, Daley Plaza
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, mid-Nov, Michigan Ave
Annual Christkindlmarket, Nov-Dec, Daley Plaza and Block 37.



   
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