Chicago listen for free this summer!
The Chicago is known for its harsh winters, so the city of Chicago is easy to enjoy his few months of good weather, offering a wide range of free events for visitors and residents. If you're planning a trip to the Windy City between Memorial Day and Labor Day, enjoy the free events listed here - and save your money for baseball, pizza, and shopping on Michigan Avenue! And visit the websites listed below to find more free events in Chicagoland Chicago Blues this summer.The FestivalJune 2 - 4, 2006Admission: FREEFeaturing more than 50 shows in three phases, the Chicago Blues Festival is a tradition in Chicago. The festival also includes and art fair, local food, and activities for the whole family. This year's featured performer CeCe Winans. Among the other performers Joann Rosario, Marvin Sapp, and Dottie Peoples. Presented by the mayors of special events, the Blues Festival hours are Friday, June 2 4:00 to 9:30, and Saturday, June 3 am Sunday, June 4 from 11:00 to 9:30 pmThe Taste of ChicagoJune July 30 to 9 2006Admission: Free The 26th annual Taste of Chicago is the Midwest's largest festival of food, and is a great way to taste the best restaurants Chicago has to offer - in one place! You can buy tickets in advance, or taste and use them to buy "taste" portions of food such as cheese, Italian beef, pizza, deep dish, frozen bananas, and even wild boar sausage. While eating, visitors can enjoy musical entertainment on three stages, cooking demonstrations, and July 3, fireworks display.Chicago Country Music FestivalJuly 1-2, 2006Admission: FREEAs part of the Taste of Chicago, the Country Music Festival always attracts the big names in country music. headliners this year are Glen Campbell and Jo Dee Messina! Among the other performers SheDaisy and Phil Vassar. The festivities begin at 11:00 in Grant Park. Chicago Outdoor Film FestivalJuly August 18 to 29 2006Admission: FREEIn is the seventh year, Chicago Outdoor Film Festival is fast becoming a summer tradition. On Tuesdays from July 18 through August 29, everyone is welcome to Butler Field in Grant Park to enjoy this unique experience open-air theater. selections this year are: Rebel Without a Cause, American Graffiti, the Waterfront, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off Film starts at dusk, so bring your blankets and picnic and enjoy the show Chicago Air and Water ShowAugust 19 -20 2006Admission: FREEIf you are in Chicago on August 19 or 20, do not miss the 48th Annual Air & Water Show. This is a must see, and is the largest free show of its kind in the U.S. Bring a snack and sunscreen and blanket off of one of the lakefront parks and beaches for a unique experience including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights. The show starts at 09:00 water, followed by the spectacle plane am 11:00 to 4:00 Jazz pmChicago FestivalAugust September 31 to 3 2006Admission: FREEWrap the summer with the 28th annual Chicago Jazz Festival in Grant Park. The theme of this year's festival is "Tribute to New Orleans." In addition to great jazz performances, the festival presents an art exhibition with works of art, crafts and handmade for sale. Other free activities to enjoy during the summer months in Chicago are the many neighborhood festivals happening every weekend (for a complete list, see the Festival Guide www.metromix.com 2006), and a fantastic fireworks every Saturday night from May to September at Navy Pier (for details, see www.navypier.com). And do not forget, Chicago is known worldwide for its beautiful architecture. Although there are many tours that show the most famous buildings of the city, you can always see these reference points for free with a good map in hand You can find more information about these events in the city of Chicago website: www.cityofchicago . org. For special rates for these events, call (877) CHICAGO or visit www.877chicago.com.
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