Celebrate the long Memorial Day weekend with the annual parade as well as the Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest, Mole de Mayo and Bike the Drive.
When:
May 18-25
Where:
Various locations
How much: Free-$90
The skinny: Savor the tastes of over 150 Illinois craft beers while partaking in a variety of tapping and sampling events in Chicago and around the state.
When:
May 25-27
Where: Lower West Side
How much:
Suggested donation for individuals: $5, families: $10
The skinny: Get your fill at this annual festival celebrating mole — a culinary dish from Mexico.
When:
May 26-27
Where: Lakeview
How much:
$5 suggested donation
The skinny: Check out the popular street party, which showcases the region’s favorite tribute bands and other acts. This fest will also feature food and drinks.
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When:
May 26
Where: Loop
How much: Free
The skinny:
One of the largest Memorial Day parades in the nation, Chicago’s event honors all the men and women who died in defense of our country and steps off at noon.
Randolph Street Market Festival
When:
May 26-27
Where: Near West Side
How much:
$10
The skinny: Eight acres of shopping, eating, drinking, live music and entertainment. That’s a lot of space.
When:
May 27
Where: Loop
How much:
$17-$91
The skinny:
Enjoy almost five hours of auto-free bike riding on Lake Shore Drive.