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The Chicago Blues Festival is an annual event held in June, [1] that features three days of performances by top-tier blues musicians, both old favorites and the up-and-coming. It is hosted by the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (formerly the Mayor's Office of Special Events), and occurs in early June.
Millennium Park, Chicago, IL, United States (July 16, 2004–present) Petrillo Music Shell 235 S. Columbus Drive Grant Park, Chicago, IL, United States (1978–2004) Petrillo Music Shell Grant Park, Chicago, IL, United States (1935–1977) Years active: July 1, 1935–present: Website: www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Lollapalooza (/ ˌ l ɒ l ə p ə ˈ l uː z ə /) is an annual American four-day music festival held in Grant Park in Chicago. It originally started as a touring event in 1991, and many years later, Chicago became its permanent location. Music genres include alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock, hip hop, and electronic dance music.
It was a two-day event with headline artists including J Balvin, Ozuna and Wisin Y Yandel. Other performances were by Myke Towers, El Alfa, Tokischa, Sech, Natanael Cano, Fuerza Regida, Jhay Cortez, Blessd, Jowell & Randy, DJ Miriam and DJ Luian. [2] [6] [3] Sueños originally hosted 80,000 people at Grant Park in Chicago in May 2022.
On July 1, 1935, Petrillo oversaw the beginning of free concerts in Grant Park at the original bandshell located on the south end of the park across Lake Shore Drive from the Field Museum of Natural History. [12] Originally referred to as the Grant Park Band Shell, [12] the bandshell was renamed and dedicated in honor of Petrillo in 1975. [13]
Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne wanted to put an end to the large Independence Day Eve concert in order to reduce costs and differentiate herself from her predecessors, but was convinced not to by Grant Park Music Festival concert manager Steven Ovitsky. [6] One year, Byrne celebrated the event with Muhammad Ali at her side. [7]
The mayor transferred power over the event from the Chicago Park District to the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, and the event was shortened to 5 days. In 2012, the Taste of Chicago ran from July 11 to July 15 [ 5 ] and had 36 participating restaurants. [ 6 ]
Grant Park is a large urban park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. Located within the city's central business district, the 319-acre (1.29 km 2 ) park's features include Millennium Park , Buckingham Fountain , the Art Institute of Chicago , and the Museum Campus .