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Chicago Neighborhood Festivals

More than 400 neighborhood festivals take place in Chicago each year, showcasing the city's ethnic customs, music and food.

APPLICATION & RESOURCE GUIDE

Special Events

Permit Package
This form must be completed in full and submitted 45 calendar days prior to the event.

Find guidelines for producing a special event in 2012.

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The 2012 Chicago Neighborhood Festivals will be posted as they become available.

The Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival

(pictured) will take place July 21 & 22.

The summer neighborhood festival season ends in September with many exciting festivals including the 79th Street Renaissance Festival (pictured).