{"id":63223,"date":"2020-02-12T16:09:11","date_gmt":"2020-02-12T21:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=63223"},"modified":"2020-02-19T18:14:47","modified_gmt":"2020-02-19T23:14:47","slug":"biggest-events-in-chicago-for-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/biggest-events-in-chicago-for-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"These Events in Chicago Will Draw the Biggest Crowds in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Chicago is home to some of the biggest and best events in the entire country. From musical festivals to holiday events, there is always something going on in the Windy City. Here are the biggest events in Chicago for 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26658\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26658\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26658 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/26070369_182124382377712_5136708687615754240_n.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Auto Show\" width=\"730\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/26070369_182124382377712_5136708687615754240_n.jpg 730w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/26070369_182124382377712_5136708687615754240_n-600x362.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/26070369_182124382377712_5136708687615754240_n-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26658\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Chicago Auto Show Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Chicago Auto Show | February 8 &#8211; 17 @ McCormick Place<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">As the nation\u2019s largest and longest-running auto show, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoautoshow.com\/default.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">The Chicago Auto Show<\/span><\/a> has more than 1 million feet of exhibition states. You\u2019ll be able to view the hottest new designs and the latest technology at this popular event in Chicago.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-63063 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shutterstock_1377008948-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"st. patrick's day chicago\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shutterstock_1377008948-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shutterstock_1377008948-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shutterstock_1377008948-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shutterstock_1377008948-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shutterstock_1377008948-842x561.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shutterstock_1377008948-406x271.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shutterstock_1377008948-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shutterstock_1377008948.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade | March 14 @ Downtown Chicago<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Each year, Chicago goes all out by dying the Chicago River green. If you&#8217;re searching for things to do during the weekend in Chicago, we recommend attending the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/parade7.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">St. Patrick\u2019s Day parade<\/span><\/a>. It\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">starts at Columbus Drive and Balboa Drive. The procession then travels north and ends at Monroe Drive. Grab a green outfit and seat and enjoy the spectacle!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30429\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30429\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30429 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/34191057_10155243843226370_3915767219006472192_o.jpg\" alt=\"Pride Festivals to Visit in Chicago\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/34191057_10155243843226370_3915767219006472192_o.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/34191057_10155243843226370_3915767219006472192_o-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/34191057_10155243843226370_3915767219006472192_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/34191057_10155243843226370_3915767219006472192_o-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30429\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: ChicagoPride.com Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Pride Parade | June 28 @ Boystown<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chicagopride.gopride.com\/info.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Pride Parade <\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\">is one of the most lively LGBTQ+ celebratory parades in the city. It travels through Boystown, and the streets are electric with energy and happiness. If you want to get a good view of this event in Chicago, you have to get there early as there will be more than a million people on the streets to enjoy the show. The pride parade commemorates the &#8217;69 Stonewall Riots in New York.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_47305\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47305\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47305 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/36973624_10156513859747453_5318345422954037248_o-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"biggest events chicago 2020\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/36973624_10156513859747453_5318345422954037248_o-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/36973624_10156513859747453_5318345422954037248_o-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/36973624_10156513859747453_5318345422954037248_o-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/36973624_10156513859747453_5318345422954037248_o-842x632.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/36973624_10156513859747453_5318345422954037248_o-406x305.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/36973624_10156513859747453_5318345422954037248_o-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/36973624_10156513859747453_5318345422954037248_o.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-47305\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Taste of Chicago Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Taste of Chicago | <\/span>July 8-12, 2020 @ Grant Park<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">For the 40th year, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/taste_of_chicago.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Taste of Chicago<\/span><\/a> will bring together more than 80 restaurants. While it is free admission to get into the event, you\u2019ll have to pay a pretty penny if you want to try out some of the diverse restaurants at the food festival. While you eat, you can watch cooking demonstrations, concerts, and dance performances. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32024\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32024\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32024 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/32837456_10155406271895849_6832158220396527616_o-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Lollapalooza\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/32837456_10155406271895849_6832158220396527616_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/32837456_10155406271895849_6832158220396527616_o-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/32837456_10155406271895849_6832158220396527616_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/32837456_10155406271895849_6832158220396527616_o-1300x867.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/32837456_10155406271895849_6832158220396527616_o-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/32837456_10155406271895849_6832158220396527616_o.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Lollapalooza Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Lollapalooza | July 30 &#8211; August 2 @ Grant Park<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lollapalooza.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lollapalooza<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> is an annual four-day festival where you can see a diverse range of musical performances from alternative rock, punk rock, hip hop, heavy metal, electronic music, and pop. An estimated 400,000 visitors rock out together each year and tickets always sell out. If you&#8217;re looking for entertaining things to do during the weekend in Chicago, this is one\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">of the largest and longest-running music festivals in the world. Past musical acts include Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Twenty One Pilots, and The Chainsmokers.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8551\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8551\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8551 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Chicago-Air-and-Water-showwww-1.png\" alt=\"biggest events 2020 chicago\" width=\"1024\" height=\"693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Chicago-Air-and-Water-showwww-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Chicago-Air-and-Water-showwww-1-600x406.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8551\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Chicago Air and Water Show<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Chicago Air and Water Show | August 15 &#8211; 16 @ North Avenue Beach<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/chicago_air_and_watershow.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Chicago Air and Water Show<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> is in its 62nd year as one of the biggest events in Chicago for 2020. It puts on a speculator show that features military and civilian flight aerobatics, parachute teams, and simulated water rescues. It is a staple summer activity and is the longest-running free admission event in in Chicago of its kind.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42157\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42157\" style=\"width: 758px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42157 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Jazz-Festival.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Jazz Festival\" width=\"758\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Jazz-Festival.jpg 758w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Jazz-Festival-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Jazz-Festival-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Jazz-Festival-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42157\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Chicago Jazz Festival Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Jazz Festival | August 28 &#8211; September 6 @ Millennium Park<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/chicago_jazz_festival.html\">Jazz Festival<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> has established itself as a Labor Day Weekend tradition. The event features some of the best jazz musicians from both Chicago and around the world. Produced by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, the festival should not be missed!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33453\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33453\" style=\"width: 744px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33453 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/race-chicaog-marathon.jpg\" alt=\"biggest events chicago 2020\" width=\"744\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/race-chicaog-marathon.jpg 744w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/race-chicaog-marathon-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/race-chicaog-marathon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/race-chicaog-marathon-600x601.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/race-chicaog-marathon-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Chicago Marathon Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Chicago Marathon | October 11 @ Grant Park<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagomarathon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Marathon<\/a> travels through 29 city neighborhoods over the course of 26.2 miles, making it one of the biggest events in Chicago of 2020. In 2019, there were more than 45,000 runners who participated in the race. Because the race is so flat, it is also one of the fastest! You can choose to either participate or watch as a spectator.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10633\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10633\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10633 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Christkindlmarket_Chicago_view_picasso.jpg\" alt=\"november events chicago\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Christkindlmarket_Chicago_view_picasso.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Christkindlmarket_Chicago_view_picasso-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Christkindlmarket_Chicago_view_picasso-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Christkindlmarket_Chicago_view_picasso-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10633\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Christkindlmarket Chicago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Christkindlmarket | November 15 &#8211; December 24 @ Daley Plaza &amp; Wrigleyville<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">This authentic German-style <a href=\"http:\/\/www.christkindlmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Christkindlmarket<\/span><\/a> is one of the city\u2019s favorite holiday traditions. Stop by to taste hot spiced wine, roasted nuts, bratwurst, and fresh pretzels as you listen to music and buy sparkling Christmas ornaments. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3620\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ZooLights.jpg\" alt=\"biggest events chicago 2020\" width=\"670\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ZooLights.jpg 670w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ZooLights-600x269.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ZooLights-300x134.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Lincoln Park Zoo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo | November &#8211; December @ Lincoln Park<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpzoo.org\/pressroom\/lincoln-park-zoo-announces-25th-annual-zoolights-events-and-activities\">ZooLights<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> is yet another great holiday tradition that many people flock to in the winter. This event in Chicago is free and features more than 2.5 million lights and hundreds of other displays. You\u2019ll be able to see Santa, watch ice sculptors and carolers, and participate in festive activities. Even though the event takes place at night, some zoo animals can still be seen!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At UrbanMatter, U Matter. 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