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Attractions, Events, Festivals, Markets and Parades > 2012 Festival Dates
2012 Festival Dates
Events are subject to change.
The following festivals are produced by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
Chicago Blues Festival
June 8-10
Grant Park
www.chicagobluesfestival.us
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The Chicago Blues Festival is the largest free blues festival in the world and remains the largest of Chicago's Music Festivals.
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Chicago Gospel Music Festival
June 21-24
Multiple Locations including the Chicago Cultural Center
www.chicagogospelmusicfestival.us
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The Chicago Gospel Music Festival will return in 2012 with performances taking place in multiple locations throughout Chicago. |
Taste of Chicago
July 11-15
Grant Park
www.tasteofchicago.us
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Taste of Chicago is the nation's premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago's dining community. The delicious array of food served at Taste of Chicago is complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire family. |
Chicago Air and Water Show
August 18 & 19
North Avenue Beach
www.chicagoairandwatershow.us
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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.
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Chicago Jazz Festival
August 30 -September 2
Cultural Center, Millennium Park & Grant Park
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.
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World Music Festival
September 13-20
Multiple Venues
www.worldmusicfestivalchicago.org
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Presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), the city-wide, multi-venue, eight-day World Music Festival features acclaimed musicians from countries around the world. |
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