Authority Chicago Regional Transportation

Authority Chicago Regional Transportation

Authority Chicago Regional Transportation

Posted on: February 11, 2012 - 1:55 pm
by Admin

The return of summer to Chicago means the return of Chicago’s popular free summer festivals. Every week from June through September brings new and exciting ways to enjoy The Windy City for free. Below are some of the most popular festivals celebrating music, food, and much more.

The Taste of Chicago

Attended by millions every year, the Taste of Chicago is held every summer around the 4th of July in Chicago’s Grant Park. Admission to the festival is free, however, to truly experience “The Taste,” food tickets must be purchased. More than 200 different food items are available from a variety of vendors, traditionally restaurants around Chicago. A wide assortment of ethnic and regional food options are available. Every booth also offers a “Taste” portion of their most popular item, which is a smaller portion for fewer tickets, so attendees can afford to try a variety of food.

In addition to the food, the Taste of Chicago also includes free concerts by local artists and nationally known acts. Rides and other attractions are also set up around The Taste. Because of the large fireworks show on July 3rd, that day tended to be the busiest at The Taste. For 2010, the city of Chicago announced the fireworks would be moved to July 4th and split between three smaller shows coordinated along the lakefront.