Chicago 2010 Festivals, Parades & Annual Events

Chicago is home to many great festivals each year. 2010 is no exception. Listed below are some of the more significant festivals and events that Chicago has to offer. See our Chicago Event Calendar for additional local events.

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2010 Major Chicago Events

 Snow Days Chicago

www.snowdayschicago.us

January 29-31

12th Annual
Mayor Daley's Kids and Kites Festival

May 1

Montrose Harbor

Chicago Summer Neighborhood Festivals

May-September

Bike Chicago 2010

May–September

Farmers Markets

May-October

14th Annual
Celtic Fest Chicago

May 8-9

Chicago Memorial Day Parade

May 29

Chicago Gospel Music Festival

June 5-6

27th Annual
Chicago Blues Festival

June 11-13

Bike To Work Day Rally

June 18

30th Annual
Taste of Chicago

June 25-July 4

 18th Annual
Race to the Taste

June 27

52nd Annual
Chicago Air and Water Show

August 14-15

32nd Annual
Chicago Jazz Festival

www.chicagojazzfestival.us

September 4-5

 22nd Annual
Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival

September 17-18

 Chicago Country Music Festival

October 8-9

 14th Annual
Halloween Franken Plaza @ Daley Plaza

October 22-31

 Daley Plaza Santa's House

Nov. 25-Dec. 24

 Chicago Sports Fest

December 27-28

DOWNTOWN PARADES



 

See City of Chicago site for more Downtown Parade details.


NEIGHBORHOOD PARADES

Bud Billiken® Parade and Picnic
Aug 14, 2010 | 773.536.3710 | Free Admission
The Bud Billiken® Parade and Picnic is nation’s largest such event. It will have more than 350 units comprising of floats, marching bands, dance teams, vehicles, bands and national celebrities.
Bronzeville

India Independence Day Parade
Aug 14, 2010 | 773.802.4188 | Free Admission
The India Independence Day Parade will take place on Aug. 14th on Devon from Western to California in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood.
Rogers Park

Central American Parade
Sep 5, 2010 | 773.430.4985 | Free Admission
The Central American Parade will take place on Sept. 5th on Montrose Ave. from California to Kimball.
Albany Park, North Park

German-American Fest
Sep 10, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010 | Free Admission
Celebrate German culture and enjoy brats, beer and brass bands in a lively setting. Come on Saturday, September 11th at 2 pm to enjoy the annual Von Steuben Day Parade.
Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

General Von Steuben Day Parade
Sep 11, 2010 | 630.653.3018 | Free Admission
The General Von Steuben Day Parade celebrates Baron Friedrich Von Steuben, who came to this country as a volunteer offering his services to General George Washington. General Von Steuben converted the revolutionary army into a disciplined fighting force, instilling in them much needed inspiration, confidence and competence.
Roscoe Village, Northcenter

Mexican Independence Day Parade
Sep 11, 2010 | Free Admission
Celebrate Mexican Independence at the Mexican Independence Day Parade on Sept. 11th in Downtown Chicago.
Grant Park

Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade
Sep 11, 2010
312.671.1620
Free Admission
Pilsen, Heart of Chicago

26th St. Mexican Independence Day Parade
Sep 12, 2010
773.521.5387
Free Admission
Little Village

South Chicago Mexican Independence Day Parade
Sep 12, 2010
773.702.9375
Free Admission
 
Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade
Sep 11, 2010 | 312.671.1620 | Free Admission
Celebrate Mexican Independence at the Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade on September 11th.
Pilsen, Heart of Chicago

26th St. Mexican Independence Day Parade
Sep 12, 2010 | 773.521.5387 | Free Admission
Celebrate Mexican Independence at the 26th St. Mexican Independence Day Parade on Sept. 12th in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood.
Little Village

South Chicago Mexican Independence Day Parade
Sep 12, 2010 | 773.702.9375 | Free Admission
Celebrate Mexican Independence at the South Chicago Mexican Independence Day Parade on September 12th.

See the City of Chicago site for more Neighborhood Parade details.


FESTIVALS

August Fest
Aug 13, 2010 - Aug 15, 2010 | 773.522.0142 | Free Admission
Neighborhood Festival in Little Village featuring music, food and rides for the kids.
Little Village

Ginza Holiday Festival
Aug 13, 2010 - Aug 15, 2010 | 312.943.7801
Japanese cultural festival featuring master craftsmen from Tokyo; stage performances by taiko (drum) groups and Japanese dance troupes.
Old Town

Wrigleyville SummerFest
Aug 14, 2010 - Aug 15, 2010 | 773.665.4682 | Free Admission
It's a grand slam festival featuring only the most sought after bands, food & fun! Wrigleyville Summerfest kicks off August 8th at 11am with plenty of food, beverages to enjoy & many local vendors showcasing their products and services.
Lakeview, Wrigleyville

North Side Summerfest
Aug 20, 2010 - Aug 22, 2010 | 773.665.4682 | Free Admission
North Side Summerfest will give the dog days a righteous send-off, with a full lineup of the area's best bands, a wide selection of arts and crafts and mouth-watering array of food and drinks from all corners of the city.
Roscoe Village, Northcenter

Edison Park Fest 2010
Aug 20, 2010 - Aug 22, 2010 | 773.631.0063 | Free Admission
The premier Chicago neighborhood festival includes live entertainment, food, a beer garden, bingo, a parade, craft show, business expo, dog show and children's entertainment in a day of free, fun entertainment for the whole family.
Edison Park

Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest
Aug 21, 2010 - Aug 22, 2010 | 773.761.4477 | Free Admission
The Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) is a free, weekend-long event that features artists, open studios, and live entertainment on three outdoor stages.
Rogers Park

Pearl Fest
Aug 21, 2010 | 773.285.1211 | Free Admission
Pearl Fest is an annual event that is held by Little Black Pearl Workshop for the Bronzeville, Kenwood-Oakland & Hyde Park neighborhoods.
Bronzeville, Kenwood, Oakland

Ukrainian Festival - 27th Annual
Aug 21, 2010 - Aug 22, 2010 | 773.772.4500 | Free Admission
Neighborhood festival featuring traditional Ukrainian food, music and dance.
Various

Lake View Music Festival
Aug 28, 2010 - Aug 29, 2010 | 773.529-3010 | Free Admission
Held in the shadow of Wrigley Field, the Lake View Music Fest offers continuous live music, tastings from area restaurants, and goods and wares from local retailers.
Lakeview, Wrigleyville

Taste of Greece 2010
Aug 28, 2010 - Aug 29, 2010 | 847.509.8050 | Free Admission
Neighborhood festival with great Greek food, music & dancing. Come for a fun time.
Greektown

German-American Fest
Sep 10, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010 | Free Admission
Celebrate German culture and enjoy brats, beer and brass bands in a lively setting. Come on Saturday, September 11th at 2 pm to enjoy the annual Von Steuben Day Parade.
Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

13th Annual Lincoln Park Art Faire
Sep 11, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010 | 312.742.7726 | Free Admission
13th Annual Lincoln Park Art Faire, Sept. 11 & 12. Enjoy the creative works of 100 art vendors, an open-air studio and live music.
Various

79th Street Renaissance Festival
Sep 11, 2010 | 773.382.0089 | Free Admission
The 79th Street Renaissance festival is a celebration of community creativity, compassion and commitment to Auburn-Gresham and surrounding neighborhoods.
Auburn Gresham

Renegade Craft Fair
Sep 11, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010 | 773.227.2707 | Free Admission
Over 300 of today’s finest indie-craft talents will be setting up shop at The 8th Annual Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago, where our FREE TO ATTEND craft, art, design and DIY spectacular was born and raised!
Wicker Park, West Town

Taste of Wells Street
Sep 11, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010 | 773.584-3010 | Free Admission
The 8th annual Taste of Wells Street Festival features fine art, wine tastings, local restaurant cuisine, and grape stomping contests all in the beautiful surroundings of Old Town.
Old Town

Lakeview East Fine Arts Festival
Sep 11, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010 | 773.348.8608 | Free Admission
The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts will showcase more than 150 juried artists featuring world class original paintings, sculpture, photography, furniture, jewelry & more, in a dynamic and diversified neighborhood community rich in culture, history and the arts.
Lakeview

See City of Chicago site for other Neighborhood Festival details.


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