Beautiful weather is in store for this weekend in the Chicago area, with Millennium Park’s 20th anniversary celebration among the events across the region. NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
From the Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration to a Tacos Y Tamales festival, there's plenty to do in Chicago this weekend. Here are NBC 5's LeeAnn Trotter's picks for this weekend, July 19 through 21.
Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration
WHAT: The Millennium Park Celebration is a 4 day event full of free activities for families and youth.
WHERE: 201 E. Randolph Street, Chicago IL
WHEN: Thursday, July 18th - Sunday, July 21st
Water Lantern Festival
WHAT: As the sun sets Saturday evening the Water Lantern Festival begins to shine as the lanterns people decorate are launched into the Humboldt Park Lagoon.
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WHERE: Humboldt Park, 1400 N. Humboldt Park Drive
WHEN: Saturday, July 20th, 5:30pm
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Taste of River North
WHAT: The 20th annual Taste of River North is an opportunity to sample the best eats available in the neighborhood.
WHERE: On Wells Street between Ontario and Chicago Avenue
WHEN: Friday, July 19th - Sunday, July 21st
Roscoe Village Burger Fest
WHAT: Hamburger lovers unite for the 17th annual Roscoe Village Burger Fest
WHERE: Fellger Park, 2000 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Friday, July 19th - Sunday, July 21st
Tacos Y Tamales Festival
WHAT: The annual Tacos y Tamales Festival is a celebration of all the best and most authentic Latin cuisine Chicago has to offer.
WHERE: 16th & Peoria Street, Chicago IL
WHEN: Friday, July 19th - Sunday, July 21st
Colombian Fest Chicago
WHAT: Colombian Fest Chicago offers a diverse and dynamic event to celebrate the culture of Colombia, and coincides with Colombian Independence Day.
WHERE: Northeastern Illinois University, 3701 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Friday, July 19th to Sunday, July 21st
Volleywood Chicago
WHAT: Volleywood Chicago is the Midwest’s biggest beach volleyball tournament and also a music festival.
WHERE: North Avenue Beach
WHEN: Saturday, July 20th
Southside Summer Festival
WHAT: Marist High Schools’ Southside Summer Festival raises money for financial aid and scholarships, with headliners, The BoDeans.
WHERE: Marist High School Stadium, 4030 W 115th St, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Saturday, July 20th
Pitchfork Music Festival
WHAT: Organized by the online magazine, Pitchfork, Pitchfork Music Festival features alternative rock, indie rock, electronic and hip hop.
WHERE: Union Park, 1501 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Friday, July 19th to Sunday, July 21st
Country Singer George Strait
WHAT: George Strait is considered one of the "kings of country music", and he brings his tour with Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town to Chicago.
WHERE: Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Dr, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Saturday, July 20th
