Downtown Chicago
St Patricks Day Parade and River Dyeing
Downtown Chicago State & Lake, Chicago, IL, United StatesOur city is home to quite the St. Patrick's Day celebration! The Chicago River goes green as 45 pounds of vegetable dye color the water between Columbus and Wacker drives. Then festivities continue after as revelers parade up Columbus Dr. with floats and flags to the sound of bagpipes. For information on more events...
The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Downtown Chicago State & Lake, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® in Chicago officially starts the holidays for the nation on Saturday, November 18. The 32nd annual festival and parade produced by The Magnificent Mile Association draws over one million visitors to watch Grand Marshals Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from Walt Disney World Resort® lead a magical parade...
Family Sculpture Making
Downtown Chicago State & Lake, Chicago, IL, United StatesYouth and their families are invited to create a sculpture inspired by Nick Cave: Forothermore with Chicago artist Kat Alice Tae outside at Seneca Park. This event is held in collaboration with Seneca Park Council. Learn more about events happening at Seneca Park and Eli Schulman Playground on Facebook. MCA Family Days, where Chicago artists...
Creative Reuse Sculpture Making
Downtown Chicago State & Lake, Chicago, IL, United StatesYouth and their families are invited to create a sculpture inspired by Nick Cave: Forothermore with Chicago artist Miriam Bahena-Cardona Bisby outdoors at Seneca Park. This event is held in collaboration with Seneca Park Council. Learn more about events happening at Seneca Park and Eli Schulman Playground on Facebook. MCA Family Days, where Chicago artists...
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