Celtic Fest Chicago celebrates the music, dance, art, products and cuisine of the Celtic regions. The regions that are represented include: Brittany, France, Ireland, Galicia, Spain, Scotland, Isle of Man, Cornwall, Wales, Nova Scotia and the United States.

This weekend will be filled with prestigious jazz groups from the local confines of Chicago to the international level. Performances will take place at the Petrillo Music Shell Stage, the Jazz and Family Heritage stage and the Jazz on Jackson stage.

The sizzling sounds of Latin music fill the air with national performers from around the world including merengue, salsa, tropical, cumbias, ballads, ranchero and mariachi. Traditional food, jewelry and clothing vendors will also be on-site.

Performances take place on two stages and features nationally recognized performers as well as the most popular local country music entertainment.

As the largest free-admission food and music festival in the U.S., this 10-day party provides everything from hot dogs to haute cuisine dished out by 70-plus area restaurants. Featuring live music, cooking demonstrations, a wine garden and family fun!

The Chicago Blues Festival is the largest free-admission blues festival in the world. This four-day event offers the biggest in national, international and local blues entertainment on six stages, with more than 70 performers.

The festival celebrates and honors the social and historical significance of gospel music. This year's festival boasts a lineup consisting of the stars of gospel music from around the country and the Chicagoland area.

Kick off the running season with The LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle 8K, or enjoy a morning of fun and exercise at the 5K Fitness Walk. Both events start and finish in Grant Park.

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