It has finally arrived after all the snow, storms and natural disaters. It is now the start of Summer in Chicago. I love Chicago but the summers here are like no other. I am going to share with you the calendar for the start of the events to hit Chicago this year.
Chicago Summer Neighborhood Festivals
May-September
www.chicagoneighborhoodfestivals.us
The office Special Events assists community organizations in producing more than 400 neighborhood festivals that showcase ethnic customs, music and food.
Bike Chicago 2011
May-September
www.bikechicago.us
Bike Chicago 2011 is back with more reasons than ever to bike around the city. Making the choice to bike is one way to a healthier you and a greener city and planet.
Farmers Markets
May-October
www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago.
Chicago's Memorial Day Parade
May 28
State Street
More Information The Chicago parade is considered one of the largest Memorial Day parades in the nation. Since 1870, Memorial Day parades have graced the streets of Chicago. In 1997, Mayor Richard M. Daley made it an annual tradition as a day to be thankful that we live in a country where freedom, justice and democracy are proudly defended.
Chicago Blues Festival
June 10 - 12
Grant Park
www.chicagobluesfestival.us
The Chicago Blues Festival is the largest free blues festival in the world and remains the largest of Chicago's Music Festivals.
Bike To Work Day Rally
June 17
Daley Plaza
More Information Hosted at Daley Plaza – 50 W. Washington, the event celebrates the City’s commitment to make Chicago the best big city for bicycling.
Chicago Air and Water Show
August 20 & 21
North Avenue Beach
www.chicagoairandwatershow.us
The Chicago Air & Water Show is the largest spectator event in the United States and the longest ongoing show of its kind in North America.
Chicago Jazz Festival
September 1 - 4
Cultural Center & Millennium Park (Sept. 1)
Millennium Park (Sept. 2)
Grant Park (Sept. 3 & 4)
www.chicagojazzfestival.us
The longest running of the city's lakefront music festivals. For the past 30 year's, the Chicago Jazz Festival has been a Labor Day weekend tradition.
Please view the list and start enjoying your summer. Live each day as it is your last.
Much Love
Chanel
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