About
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is a marketing solutions powerhouse that produces some of Chicago's largest and most iconic festivals, including the Taste of Chicago, Chicago Air & Water Show and the Chicago Blues Festival. DCASE’s extensive inventory of events and programs reaches across all demographic interests and draws an estimated 10M guests per year.
Our events provide turn-key marketing platforms that can meet any marketing goal - from launching a new product, maximizing brand visibility, high-volume sampling or targeting key demographics. With world-class venues like Millennium Park and Chicago Cultural Center, extensive social media reach, access to City services and robust rolodex of partners, DCASE is the key to unlock limitless promotional opportunities in the lucrative Chicago market.
Maxwell Street Market (PDF)Year-Round |
Chicago City Markets (PDF)May-October |
Professional Development Program Series (PDF)February-November |
Chicago Kids & Kites Festival (PDF)May 5, 2018 |
Chicago House Music Festival (PDF)May 26, 2018 |
Millennium Park Music Series (PDF)June - August 2018 |
Chicago Gospel Music Festival (PDF)June 1 & 2, 2018 |
Millennium Park Film Series (PDF)June 5 - August 21, 2018 |
Chicago Blues Festival (PDF)June 8-10, 2018 |
Chicago SummerDance (PDF)June 28 - August 26, 2018 |
Taste of Chicago (PDF)July 11-15, 2018 |
Chicago Air & Water Show (PDF)Hospitality Area Opportunities (PDF)August 18 & 19, 2018 |
Chicago Jazz Festival (PDF)August 30-September 2, 2018 |
World Music Festival Chicago (PDF)September 7-23, 2018 |
Year of Creative Youth Festival (PDF)September 22, 2018 |
Chicago Holidays (PDF)November & December 2018 |
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Partnerships Division
312.744.9217
chicagopartnerships@cityofchicago.org
First Look 2018 Event Book (PDF)
Find out about our events!