Chicago has announced the 2024 dates for some of the city’s favorite summertime traditions.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Millennium Park. There will be a special four-day celebration from July 18-21. That party will include activities, new public art, dance performances, and concerts.

The festivals include the return of the Chicago Air and Water Show from August 10-11, with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels headlining.

2024 spring/summer festival and special event dates:
Chicago Farmers Markets (citywide including Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St.): May – October.

Maxwell Street Market (800 S. Desplaines St.): Sundays, May – October.

Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade (Daley Plaza and State Street): Saturday, May 25.

Millennium Park Summer Workouts (Great Lawn): Saturdays, May 18 – August 31.

Chicago SummerDance (citywide including pop-ups and special events, Night Out in the Parks events, programs at the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park): select dates TBA June – September.

Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration (Jay Pritzker Pavilion and throughout Millennium Park): Thursday – Sunday, July 18-21.

Chicago Air and Water Show (North Avenue Beach and along the Lakefront): Saturday – Sunday, August 10 & 11; rehearsal runs on Friday, August 9.

Chicago Jazz Festival (citywide including Millennium Park): Thursday – Sunday, August 29 – September 1.

Taste of Chicago (Grant Park and neighborhoods): Friday – Sunday, September 6 – 8 downtown in Grant Park. Three additional neighborhood Taste events to take place throughout summer, dates/locations TBA.,

World Music Festival Chicago (citywide including the Chicago Cultural Center): Friday, September 20 – Sunday, September 29.

Chicago really is the best place to be in the summer!