Now is the perfect time to plan an outing to experience one of the many Chicago summer events scheduled all summer long! Summer time means festival time in the city with classic festivals that have been around for years as well as new neighborhood festivals that are worth checking out. There is definitely something for everyone when it comes to Chicago summer events.

2013 has more than 400 neighborhood festivals and parades during the summer months throughout the Chicago area. Area festivals often showcase delicious food, great music, art, beverages, ethnic customs and more. The summer months are a great time to celebrate the city of Chicago.

Here is a list of upcoming Chicago summer events…

7/4 Fourth of July Fireworks (Navy Pier)
7 /5-7 Wavefront Music Festival (Montrose Beach)
7/6-7 Taste of Lakeview (Lincoln at Belmont)
7/10-14 Taste of Chicago (Grant Park)
7/19-21 Taste of River North (River North)
7/13-14 Roscoe Village Burger Fest (Belmont and Damen)
7/20-21 Hyde Park Music Festival (Hyde Park)
7/27-28 Wicker Park Fest (Wicker Park)
7/27-28 Taste of Lincoln Avenue (Lincoln Park)
8/1-4 Lakefront Carnival (Uptown)
8/2-4 Lollapalooza (Grant Park)
8/3-4 Chicago Summerfest (Wrigleyville)
8/17-18 Chicago Air & Water Show (Gold Coast)
8/24-25 Bucktown Arts Fest (Bucktown)
8/24-25 Taste of Greece (Greektown)

To see a complete list of Chicago summer festivals, click here.

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