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Downtown Chicago
Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
Downtown Chicago State & Lake, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin thousands on State Street, as Parade travels north from from Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph Street, or catch the three-hour live stream on Pluto TV (October 24, 2024) The award-winning Chicago Thanksgiving Parade returns for its 90th anniversary on Thursday, November 28, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. CT, traveling up Chicago's...
The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Downtown Chicago State & Lake, Chicago, IL, United StatesFor thirty-two years, The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® has been a thrilling celebration: A day-through-night, mile-long holiday extravaganza. Its centerpiece is the largest nighttime parade in the United States. Led by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse of Walt Disney World® Resort, the spectacular parade down North Michigan Avenue features fabulous floats, giant helium balloons,...
Millennium Art Festival
Downtown Chicago State & Lake, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis top-ranked three-day show, popping up in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant downtown, attracts locals and tourists alike, giving them plenty of time to enjoy the art of 120 juried artists from near and far. Located just a few blocks north of Millennium Park, guests will see an array of original artwork including paintings, ceramics,...
Millennium Art Festival
Downtown Chicago State & Lake, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis top-ranked three-day show, popping up in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant downtown, attracts locals and tourists alike, giving them plenty of time to enjoy the art of 120 juried artists from near and far. Located just a few blocks north of Millennium Park, guests will see an array of original artwork including paintings, ceramics,...
Millennium Art Festival
Downtown Chicago State & Lake, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis top-ranked three-day show, popping up in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant downtown, attracts locals and tourists alike, giving them plenty of time to enjoy the art of 120 juried artists from near and far. Located just a few blocks north of Millennium Park, guests will see an array of original artwork including paintings, ceramics,...
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...
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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