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Chicago Disability Pride Parade July 20

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Chicago Disability Pride Parade July 20 When:  Saturday, July 20, 2019, 11:00AM-1PM Parade steps off. Post-parade program at Daley Plaza begins at 12:30 PM. Where:  Plymouth and Van Buren (Plymouth is one block east of Dearborn).  The parade starts at Plymouth Ct, and Van Buren. It heads down … [Read more...] about Chicago Disability Pride Parade July 20

Chicago Pride Parade June 30

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Chicago Pride Parade.  Gird your loins ladies and gentleman the annual Chicago Pride Parade is happening and includes a million exuberant souls celebrating pride. Great people watching. When: Sunday, June 30, 2019 12noon. The parade lasts 3 hours. Events continue on into the evening. Where: … [Read more...] about Chicago Pride Parade June 30

Chicago Memorial Day Parade May 25

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Chicago Memorial Day Parade honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. The Wreath Laying Ceremony will begin at 11am at the Eternal Flame on Daley Plaza (Dearborn and Washington Streets). When:  Saturday, May 25, 2019, 12:00PM Parade steps off. Where:  … [Read more...] about Chicago Memorial Day Parade May 25

Polish Constitution Day Parade May 4

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Polish Constitution Day Parade May 4 When:  Saturday, May 4, 2019, Parade steps off at 11:30AM-1PM Where: On Columbus Dr. from Balbo St. to Monroe St. This parade celebrates the first democratic constitution in Europe (1791) and second in the world only to the United States Constitution. It … [Read more...] about Polish Constitution Day Parade May 4

St. Patrick’s Day events Chicago Updated

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St. Patrick's Day events Chicago. It's that time of year again for green rivers and green beer.  Day drinking and morning drinking. ***Update 3/12/19: Metra will be running extra trains Sat. and Sun. Metra recommends purchasing tickets prior to boarding this weekend. (Use the Ventra app). Also … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day events Chicago Updated

March in the Downtown Chicago St. Pat’s Parade Updated

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March in the Downtown Chicago St. Pat's Parade. ***Update March 15, 2019  PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE CHICAGO POLICE & PARADE ORGANIZERS PLAN A STEPPED UP SECURITY PROCESS ON PARADE DAY TO ENSURE A SAFE AND FAMILY- FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT.   ENTRY TO THE PARADE ROUTE OPENS AT 9AM AND WILL ONLY … [Read more...] about March in the Downtown Chicago St. Pat’s Parade Updated

Chicago Thanksgiving Parade Nov 22

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Chicago Thanksgiving Parade November 23. When:  Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Where:  State Street from Congress to Randolph Drive. Bundle up and watch big balloons, bands, and floats roll down State Street. This years Grand Marshall is Ronald McDonald. Watch on TV Or stay home … [Read more...] about Chicago Thanksgiving Parade Nov 22

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Northalsted Street Halloween Parade

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Northalsted Street Halloween Parade When:  Wednesday, October 31, 2017, Parade steps-off at 7:30pm-10:00pm Where: Belmont (3200N) and Halsted (800W) parade heads north up Halsted to Brompton (3350N). Free admission. Register and wear a Halloween costume to join the parade. Or watch the … [Read more...] about Northalsted Street Halloween Parade

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Logan Square Halloween Parade Oct 28

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Logan Square Halloween Parade Oct 28 When:  Sunday, October 28, 2018, 5:00pm-7:00pm Marching begins at 5:30PM. Where: Palmer Square Park , Logan and Kedzie (center of the traffic circle at Kedzie and Milwaukee Avenues). March around Logan Square The parade will start at the western end … [Read more...] about Logan Square Halloween Parade Oct 28

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Chicago Columbus Day Parade October 8

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Chicago Columbus Day Parade October 10. The Columbus Day Parade celebrates the historic voyage of Christopher Columbus to America and Italian-American culture. When:  Monday, October 8, 2018. Parade steps off at 1PM.  The festivities begin with a 9am mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, … [Read more...] about Chicago Columbus Day Parade October 8

Double Ten Parade Chinatown Chicago

Double Ten Parade in Chinatown Chicago. Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood will celebrates Chinese Independence. When:  Saturday, October TBD, 2017, Parade steps-off at 1 pm. Flag raising before hand at the Chinatown Gate 24th and Wentworth. Where:  Parade route: Wentworth Ave. from 24th to 22nd … [Read more...] about Double Ten Parade Chinatown Chicago

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