Chicago Annual Events

Listed below are many of the major events held in Chicago each year. The various parades, festivals. sporting events and shows are listed by month. In the event that you would like to obtain more information regarding any of these events, please follow the links leading to the Chicago Event Calendar.

JANUARY
Chicago Winter Delights
Light Nights on the Magnificent Mile
Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show

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FEBRUARY
Chicago Auto Show
African-American Heritage Month
Chinese New Year Parade
Strictly Sail Chicago

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MARCH
St. Patrick's Day Parade
South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade
Chicago Flower and Garden Show

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APRIL
Baseball Season Opens
Chicago Improv Festival
Chicago International Antiques and Fine Art Fair

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MAY
Art Chicago
Memorial Day Parade
Antiques Chicago

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JUNE
Chicago Blues Festival
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
Printer's Row Book Fair
Grant Park Music Festival
Gay and Lesbian Pride Festival
Taste of Chicago

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JULY
Chicago Country Music Festival
Independence Day Celebration
Chicago Outdoor Film Festival
Venetian Night

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AUGUST
Chicago Air and Water Show
Latin Music Festival
Gold Coast Art Fair

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SEPTEMBER
Chicago Jazz Festival
Chicago Museum Week
Chicago Celtic Festival

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OCTOBER
Chicagoween
Chicago International Film Festival
Columbus Day Parade
LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon

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NOVEMBER
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
State Street Thanksgiving Parade
City of Chicago Holiday
Tree Lighting at Daley Center
Chicago Humanities Festival

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DECEMBER
Santa's Village and City of Chicago Holiday Tree Lighting
Zoolights
Christkindlmarket
LaSalle Bank WinterWonderfest
New Year's Eve Fireworks at Buckingham Fountain
New Year's Eve Celebration and Family Fun Festival

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