Welcome to the Community Corner!
Event Calendar
The Community Relations department is responsible for outreach and communications programs for community groups, advocacy groups and elected officials. We are engaged in a variety of initiatives to keep citizens updated on our activities and engage them in an ongoing dialogue. There are three pillars to our community relations strategy:
• Information—Chicago 2016 will keep communities informed of our plans and activities.
• Understanding—By listening to citizens throughout the city, state and region, we’ll become aware of concerns related to our bid and work with these groups to find solutions.
• Presence—Chicago 2016 has participated in forums, roundtable discussions, festivals, parades and other events since its inception, and we are working constantly to expand our presence at these functions.
Your help and engagement are vital. Please visit our site often to stay informed, view our calendar and learn how you can get involved.
Event Calendar
AUGUST
August 9th
Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic
Martin Luther King Drive – 35th to 55th
August 9th – August 10th
Northalsted Market Days
Halsted Street – Belmont to Addison
August 10th
Ecuador Parade
Montrose Avenue – California to Kimball
August 10th
Chicago Distance Classic
Grant Park
August 16th
Chicago Carifete
Midway Plaisance (Hyde Park)
August 16th
Indian Independence Day Parade
Devon Avenue – Western to California
August 18th
24th Ward Back to School Summer Festival
Douglas Park
August 23rd – 24th
Viva!
Grant Park
August 23rd – 24th
Bucktown Arts Fest
Senior Citizens’ Park
August 28th – August 31st
Jazz Fest
Jazz Fest
August 31st – September 3rd
Taste of Polonia
Copernicus Cultural and Civic Center (Jefferson Park)
SEPTEMBER
September 5th – 7th
German-American Festival
Leland and Western Ave and Lincoln Ave
September 6th
Von Steuben Day Parade
Lincoln Avenue – Damen/Irving Park to Wilson
September 6th – 7th
Ukrainian Village Fest
West Town
September 6th
Mexican Independence Day Parade
Grant Park – Columbus Drive
September 7th
Central American Parade
Montrose Avenue - California to Kimball
September 12th – 14th
Taste of Romania
Elston Ave and Fullerton Ave and Damen Ave
September 13th
Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade
18th Street - Newberry to Wolcott
September 13th – 14th
Celtic Fest
Grant Park
September 14th
26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade
26th Street - Albany to Kostner
September 18th – 21st
Showplace Fall Classic – Illinois Hunter/Jumper “A” Finals
Lamplight Equestrian Center
September 25th – 28th
Fall Dressage
Lamplight Equestrian Center
OCTOBER
October 4th
Mayor Daley’s Kids & Kites
Montrose Harbor
October 11th
Double Ten Parade
Wentworth - Cermak to 22nd
October 12th
Chicago Marathon
City of Chicago
October 13th
Columbus Day Parade
Grant Park
October 25th
State Street Halloween Happening Parade
State and Randolph
NOVEMBER
November 22nd
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
North Michigan Avenue
November 27th
State Street Thanksgiving Day Parade
State Street - Congress to Randolph
DECEMBER
December 6th
63rd Street Holiday Parade
63rd Street - Tripp to Oakley
December 27th – 29th
Mayor’s Holiday Sports Festival
McCormick Place