Special Events Management

Special Events Management From street fairs and runs/walks to other great happenings, we produce events that make nearly two million people smile every year!

06/19/2026

🌈✨ TOMORROW'S THE DAY, CHICAGO! ✨🌈

Chicago Pride Fest kicks off tomorrow in Northalsted, and the neighborhood is ready for an incredible weekend of celebration, music, and community. 🏳️‍🌈🎉

Don't miss:
🎤 Shea Couleé
🎶 David Archuleta
💃 Nonstop drag performances across multiple stages
🌈 The Proud Pet Parade on Sunday
🍔 Festival food, cold drinks & local vendors
🎉 Thousands of people coming together to celebrate Pride

Whether you're a longtime attendee or making your first visit, this is the weekend to show up, show out, and celebrate love in all its forms.

📍 Halsted St. from Addison to Grace
📅 June 20–21

See you in Northalsted! 🌈💖

06/17/2026

"🌈🎉 3 DAYS UNTIL CHICAGO PRIDE FEST! 🎉🌈

The countdown is officially on! This weekend, Northalsted fills with music, color, and Pride as Chicago Pride Fest returns for two unforgettable days of celebration. 🏳️‍🌈✨

Get ready for:
🎤 The Aces
🎶 Dragonette
💃 High-energy drag shows all weekend
🌈 Three stages packed with live entertainment
🐾 The crowd-favorite Proud Pet Parade
🛍️ Food, drinks, artists & vendors lining Halsted Street

From sing-alongs and dance parties to community pride and unforgettable moments, there's a reason this is one of Chicago's most anticipated summer weekends.

📍 Halsted St. from Addison to Grace
📅 June 20–21

Who's ready to celebrate? 🌈🎉

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06/15/2026

🌈⏳ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON, CHICAGO! ⏳🌈

In just a few days, Chicago Pride Fest returns to Northalsted for its 25th anniversary celebration! 🎉🏳️‍🌈

Get ready for:
🎤 Headlining performances from G Flip & Durand Bernarr
💃 Chicago's best drag performers
🎶 Three stages of live entertainment
🐾 The Proud Pet Parade (Sunday!)
🌈 The Chicago Gay Men's Chorus
🛍️ 150+ food and merchandise vendors

For two unforgettable days, Northalsted becomes the epicenter of Pride, community, music, and celebration.

📍 Halsted St. (Addison to Grace)
📅 June 20–21

Who's ready to celebrate Pride in Chicago's proudest neighborhood? 🌈✨

🎨 SUNDAY FUNDAY AT WELLS STREET ART FESTIVAL! 🎶It’s the final day to soak up all the art, music, food, and Old Town summ...
06/14/2026

🎨 SUNDAY FUNDAY AT WELLS STREET ART FESTIVAL! 🎶

It’s the final day to soak up all the art, music, food, and Old Town summer vibes at the Wells Street Art Festival!

Spend your Sunday strolling through incredible work from 127 talented artists, enjoying local festival bites, and catching live music throughout the day.

🎶 Sunday lineup includes:
Chase Wilkins Trio
Pink Raspberry Cats
Amanda Coppotelli
RAVIV - Electric Cellos
Band Calderisi

Whether you’re shopping for the perfect piece, grabbing a drink with friends, or just looking for a beautiful way to spend the day, Wells Street is the place to be.

📅 Today, June 14
⏰ Music starts at 12 PM
📍 Wells Street Art Festival

Don’t miss the final day of one of Chicago’s favorite art-filled weekends! ✨

06/14/2026

"🎶🌈 One more day to celebrate! 🌈🎶

If you haven't made it to Andersonville Midsommarfest yet, today's your chance to soak up one of Chicago's favorite summer traditions.

🎸 Catch Sunday performances from:
✨ Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute
✨ The PriSSillas
✨ Chicago Spirit Brigade
✨ The Jolly Ringwalds

Add great food, local vendors, family fun, and FOUR stages of entertainment, and you've got the perfect Sunday.

📍 Clark St. (Foster to Gregory)
📅 Happening TODAY

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06/13/2026

🎨 SATURDAY IS HERE, CHICAGO! 🎶

The Wells Street Art Festival is officially ON today, and Old Town is bringing the full summer street fest energy. Come stroll through 127 talented artists, grab bites from local food vendors, and catch live music all day long.

🎶 Saturday lineup includes:
The Lightning Bolts
Definition Chaos
Fiddle Rock
Caught Steelin
Black Oil Brothers
3 Martini Jeannie

From art finds to festival food to live tunes, this is your sign to make Wells Street your Saturday plan.

📅 Today, June 13
⏰ 10 AM–10 PM
📍 Wells Street Art Festival

Bring your crew, support the arts, and kick off the weekend in Old Town! ✨

06/13/2026

"🎶☀️ Your Saturday plans have arrived. ☀️🎶

Andersonville Midsommarfest is in full swing, and today's lineup is stacked with incredible music, performances, and summer festival vibes.

🎸 Don't miss:
✨ Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press
✨ Maggie Speaks
✨ Chicago Gay Men's Chorus
✨ Too Hype Crew

Plus drag performances, Swedish traditions, great food, and entertainment across FOUR stages all day long!

📍 Clark St. (Foster to Gregory)
📅 Happening TODAY

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06/13/2026

🌮🍹 $15 ADVANCE TICKETS — GRAB ’EM NOW! 🍹🌮

Chicago Taco & Tequila Fest is rolling into Wrightwood Park June 26–27 and it’s shaping up to be a full-on flavor fiesta.

🎟️ Just $15 in advance gets you:
A sample margarita (21+)
Access to top taco vendors
Live music all day

🔥 Feeling extra? Add the Tequila Tasting Pass for $20 and sip your way through 8 tequila samples.

Sunshine, tacos, tequila, and summer vibes — bring the crew (kids under 10 are free!) 🌞

06/12/2026

"🚨🎨 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🎶🚨
Wells Street Art Fest is rolling into Old Town and the vibes are already very real.

Stroll, sip, snack, shop, dance, repeat—then come back Sunday and do it all again 😍✨ Art-lined streets, live music all day, and nonstop fest energy from morning to night.

📅 Tomorrow & Sunday
⏰ Saturday: 10am–10pm
⏰ Sunday: 10am–9pm

Round up your people, bring your fest spirit, and let Old Town show you how it’s done 🙌🎭🍻
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06/12/2026

🎶🌈 Four stages. Three days. Endless vibes. 🌈🎶

Andersonville Midsommarfest is ON! Head to Clark Street for live music, DJs, drag performances, Swedish traditions, Pride celebrations, and nonstop summer fun all weekend long.

✨ North Stage
🎸 Berwyn Stage
🇸🇪 Swedish Stage
💃 Balmoral Stage

Pick a stage—or hit them all.

📍 Clark St. (Foster to Gregory)
📅 Happening NOW through Sunday

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