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Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do
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August 2009, Saturday
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80th Annual Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic
Location:
King Drive and 39th Street
The country's largest African-American parade, named after a mythical guardian of small children, features a tribute to President Barack Obama along with 320 units, such as high-school drill teams, floats, dance groups, nearly 50 marching bands and the Bud Billiken King and Queen
More info at http://budbillikenparade.com/
The 14th Chicago Korean Festival
Location:
3200-3400 BrynMawr Ave. Chicago
The 14th Chicago Korean Festival is held from August 8th-9th on 3200-3400 W BrynMawr Ave.(It's between Kimball Ave. and Kedzie Ave.) In this event, Korean traditional performances like traditional dance, music, and traiditional martial arts called Takwondo will be showed. Not only that, but contemporary arts like fusion jazz are shown at the same time. Also, people can eat delicious Korean food, too. People who can't eat spicy food have other options, so don't worry about that.
This is a free event, and all guests are welcomed.
If you have any questions, call to 773-583-1700.
event_website: http://www.k-festival.com
Shoreline Sightseeing Fireworks Cruises
Location:
Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand
Enjoy a dramatic nighttime Lake Michigan Tour followed by a spectacular Navy Pier Fireworks display! Boats depart 9:30 pm. For information including tickets in advance, call 312-222-9328.
More info at http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=314828
Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago, and Mystic Blue Fireworks Dinner Cruises
Location:
Navy Pier
Chicago Fireworks Cruises
Enjoy a spectacular Chicago fireworks display aboard a Chicago Fireworks Cruise. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Navy Pier presents a Chicago fireworks extravaganza every Wednesday and Saturday. Boats docked at Navy Pier offer a number of great opportunities to see Chicago fireworks from Lake Michigan with a variety of special Chicago Fireworks Cruises.
More info at http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=315019
Ginza Holiday
Location:
Lincoln Park - 435 W. Menomonee St
The 54th annual Japanese cultural celebration features folk dancing, taiko drummers, craft demonstrations, food and merchandise vendors and other festivities both indoors and out.
Event Phone Number: 312-943-7801
Lincoln Park Arts and Music Festival
Location:
Lincoln Park - 2200 N. Racine Ave
The inaugural event includes live music, food and arts and crafts.
Event Phone Number: 773-868-3010
Lollapalooza
Location:
Grant Park
The annual Grant Park 3-day giant music festival which offer over 100 bands on different stages.
More at http://www.lollapalooza.com
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