What: Since its inception in 1929, 'The Bud' has become the largest African American parade in the U.S. One-day general admission starts at $125. The festival also includes food and drink from all over the city, giveaways and interactive experiences for attendees.Ĭ0st: Tickets for the festival are sold here.What: More than 170 bands from across the globe perform on nine stages. Photo: Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images 3. Pride in the Park will be held in Grant Park on June 25 and 26.Ĭ0st: There is no fee to watch the parade. The parade follows the Chicago Pride Fest the weekend prior, which features concerts, exhibitors, food and drinks.ĭetails: The parade marches through the Northalsted neighborhood starting at noon on Sunday, June 26.What: The Chicago Pride Parade falls on the last weekend in June, paying tribute to the Stonewall Riots, which began the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Locations to be announced.Ĭ0st: Free admission. A smaller version of the event will be held in Grant Park over three days in July.ĭetails: The main events occur on June 11, June 18 and June 25.What: Get your appetite ready for this showcase of about 30 to 40 eateries, food trucks and concerts each day in three different neighborhoods in June.
Here are the top seven events happening in Chicago starting this spring.Festival season is in full swing, and we are booked and busy in 2022, folks.
