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Chicago street festivals: your ultimate summer guide
Summer in Chicago just wouldn’t feel complete without the city’s beloved street festivals, which include an eclectic array of neighborhood celebrations across the city. These…
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What to eat, drink, and buy at Christkindlmarket Chicago 2025
Christkindlmarket has been a holiday tradition in Chicago since 1996. Modeled after the 16th-century holiday markets in Germany, the free-admission outdoor bazaar in downtown Daley…
Festivals, Festivals & special events, Special events
Your guide to the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 • State Street It’s turkey time! The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, a local tradition for almost 90 years, kicks off the holiday…
Dining, Festivals, Special events
What new at Chicago Gourmet 2025
For the last 17 years, Chicago Gourmet has brought luxurious food tastings, top-tier wine pairings, intimate experiences with acclaimed chefs, and the camaraderie of standing…
Festivals
Behind the smoke: Meet the Windy City Smokeout pitmasters
Chicago is known for our food scene, and that extends to our festivals. The annual Windy City Smokeout (July 12 –14) brings some of the world’s…
Festivals
Chicago street festivals: 11 neighborhood fests to check out
Chicago is home to 77 unique neighborhoods across the city, and it seems like each has its own summer festival. When the warmer months roll…
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