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The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) produces some of Chicago's largest and most iconic festivals, including the Taste of Chicago, Chicago Air & Water Show and the Chicago Blues Festival. The free festivals and events produced by DCASE are set on the lakefront and throughout unique locations across the city. DCASE invites businesses and organizations to partner in presenting our major events and programs. There are a range of sponsorship options to meet a sponsor's marketing goals.

Our events provide turn-key promotional platforms for brands looking to launch a new product, maximize brand visibility, do high-volume sampling or target key demographics in the lucrative Chicago market.

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WINTER

Chicago Flag

Chicago's 175th Birthday Celebration

red star March

 

 

SPRING

Kids & Kites FestivalKids & Kites

Festival 

red star May 19


Chicago Blues FestivalChicago

Blues Festival 

red star June 8-10


Chicago Farmers Market

Chicago

Farmers Markets

  • red star May-October

 

Bike Chicago Bike RallyBike Chicago

Bike To Work Week

red star June 11-15

SUMMER

Chicago Gospel Music FestivalChicago

Gospel Music

Festival

red star June 21-24


Chicaho Jazz FestivalChicago

Jazz Festival

red star Aug. 30- Sept. 2


Taste of ChicagoTaste

red star July 11-15


Chicago World Msuic FestivalChicago

World Music
Festival

red star Sept. 21-27

Chicago Air & Water ShowChicago

Air & Water Show

red star August 18-19

 

FALL

Chicago Franken PlazaChicago

Franken Plaza

red star October



YEAR-ROUND

Maxwell Street MarketMaxwell Street Market

red star Sundays, year-round


 

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