{"id":402375,"date":"2021-07-02T11:03:35","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T16:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=402375"},"modified":"2021-07-02T12:04:38","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T17:04:38","slug":"complete-chicago-festivals-guide-july-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/complete-chicago-festivals-guide-july-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"July 2021 Chicago Festivals Guide & Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"

Neighborhood street festivals, art shows, outdoor concerts \u2014 including Lollapalooza and the Taste of Chicago \u2014 are returning this summer as the Chicago<\/a> area reopens. As with most things this year, the coronavirus pandemic has put its stamp on summer events: some have been postponed until later in the season, some outright canceled for 2021; others are finalizing dates and details. But, improving coronavirus numbers have made more summer festivals in Chicago possible. And the city has given the green light for festivals and \u201cgeneral admission outdoor spectator events\u201d to welcome 15 people for every 1,000 square feet. With that, here are the latest updates on July\u2019s Chicago festivals guide for 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n

July 2-Aug. 21: <\/strong>Grant Park Music Festival<\/h2>\n

Jay Pritzker Pavilion | 201 E Randolph Street, Chicago, IL<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Grant Park Music Festival in Chicago is the nation\u2019s only remaining free, outdoor classical music series. Each summer, the Festival is committed to providing free classical music to all of Chicago.<\/span><\/p>\n

July 2-Aug. 27:<\/b> Water Colors<\/span><\/h2>\n

600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

A live jazz music series presented on the shore of Lake Michigan in Polk Bros Park Performance Lawns Lake Stage.<\/span><\/p>\n

July 7-11:<\/b> Taste of Chicago | Various locations<\/span><\/h2>\n

Grant Park | 337 E Randoplh St, Chicago, IL\u00a0<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

The next event on our Chicago festival guide is the Taste of Chicago. The festival features free admission and has been held for more than 35 years. The festival is known as one of the greatest food festivals in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

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