The 2013 Chicago Memorial Day Parade (May 25, 2013) draws more than 10,000 spectators each year, and commemorates the nation’s soldiers and veterans. This year’s parade features Marching Bands, Drum and Bugle Corps, floats, and more. The Grand Marshall is General Raymond T. Odierno of the United States Army. Prior to the parade (11am), a [...]
The theme for this year’s Chicago Blues Festival (June 6 – 9, 2013) in Grant Park is “Rolling Up The River.” This year the festival expands to four days, and features headliners Shemekia Copeland and Bobby Rush. “The 30th Annual Chicago Blues Festival expands to four days with a special opening night concert at the [...]
Taste of Chicago, the city’s popular outdoor food festival (July 10 – 14, 2013) is a fav of local foodies and food-loving families. Admission is free, although the food will cost you extra, of course. This year’s event features live musical performances from Robert Plant, R&B star Robin Thicke, and Grammy Award winner Jill Scott. [...]
More than 100 U.S parks that normally charge fees will offer free admission on certain weekends in 2013, according to The National Park Service. Next up: August 25 – National Park Service Birthday. Several of these parks are near our Savvy Cities, so you might want to check them out before limited admission kicks in due to the [...]
