City of Chicago and DCASE Announce Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Season
DCASE Communications dcase@cityofchicago.org
Free Concerts, Films, Workouts and More at the Midwest’s #1 Attraction
Millennium Park Summer Film Series (July 16 – Aug. 20) lineup opens with double-feature E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial & Jurassic Park on Park’s 20th birthday, plus American Fiction, Barbie, Coco and more
Millennium Park Summer Music Series (July 1 – Aug. 8) to feature Corinne Bailey Rae, GZA and more big names
Millennium Park Summer Workouts (May 18 – Aug. 31) return with Yoga, Pilates, Cardio Kickboxing and Zumba®
CHICAGO—Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are pleased to announce the 2024 Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Summer Season—bringing free world-class arts programming to the Midwest’s #1 attraction celebrating its milestone anniversary this season. Today, artist lineups were announced for the popular Millennium Park Summer Music Series (most Mondays and Thursdays, July 1 – Aug. 8) featuring some of the biggest names in music including Corinne Bailey Rae, Terrace Martin, Charlie Musselwhite, Buscabulla, GZA (w/ The Phunky Nomads), Protoje, Seun Kuti, the NPR Tiny Desk Contest Winner, and others. This seven-part music series showcases a wide range of genres at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Pre-shows for each concert begin at 5:30pm; concerts start at 6:30pm.
Additionally, the Chicago Film Office at DCASE announced this year’s Millennium Park Summer Film Series (Tuesdays, July 16 – Aug. 20), presented by Pluto TV, kicking off on the Park’s actual 20th birthday with a special double-feature, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial & Jurassic Park at 6pm, followed by a diverse range of award-winning films throughout the summer: Coco, Barbie, American Fiction, Wonka and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Films are shown on a 40-foot LED screen from the Pritzker stage with guests in the seating bowl or on the Great Lawn. Films begin at 6:30pm (with the exception of the July 16 double-feature starting at 6pm). In partnership with the Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals (CAFF), each screening will also showcase one of the many independent film festivals that are a part of Chicago’s vibrant film community.
The popular Millennium Park Summer Workouts also return with Pilates, Yoga, Cardio Kickboxing, and Zumba®, Saturdays from May 18 – Aug. 31 (8am–11:45am). Participants can enjoy free 45-minute classes on the Great Lawn accompanied by live music. The schedule does not include every Saturday; visit MillenniumPark.org for the complete schedule.
“Over the last 20 years, Millennium Park has become one of Chicago’s biggest cultural gems, recognized both locally and around the world for its wide breadth of programming, culture and entertainment,” said DCASE Commissioner Clinée Hedspeth. “Whether you come from one of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods or you’re one of the millions of visitors to our city each year, we’re excited by what we have in store for you in our 20th Anniversary season.”
As previously announced, kicking off summer in the Park is the iconic Chicago Gospel Music Festival (June 1) with GRAMMY®-winning headliners The Clark Sisters, Chandler Moore, Todd Dulaney and Anita Wilson. The Chicago House Music Festival (June 2) celebrates 40 years since the first House Music releases, a genre born in Chicago. The Chicago Blues Festival (June 6–9), the largest free blues festival in the world, returns with four days of top tier talent, including Chicago-legend Buddy Guy in one of his farewell performances.
Millennium Park is the official home of the award-winning Grant Park Music Festival’s 10-week season (June 12 – Aug. 17). Throughout the summer, Millennium Park also features a series of one-night-only special performances showcasing dance, opera, Broadway hits and more, performed by some of Chicago’s best-loved cultural institutions, including the Joffrey Ballet’s Joffrey for All Free Public Performance (June 16); Broadway In Chicago’s Summer Concert (Aug. 12); Lyric Opera’s “Sunday in the Park with Lyric” (Aug. 25), and more.
Also previously announced, the City will host a special four-day Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration (July 18–21), presented by Capital One, starting Thursday, July 18 with the ¡Súbelo! festival to be headlined by Fruko y Sus Tesos, the popular Latin music group from Colombia, followed by the Grant Park Orchestra in Star Wars and More: the Music of John Williams on Friday, July 19. Academy Award, Emmy and GRAMMY-winning artist, actor, author, activist and South Side native Common performs alongside the Grant Park Orchestra on Saturday, July 20 and the final day features The S&S Chicago Experience, showcasing a diverse and inclusive presentation of house music. Family programming, new public art and on-site activations will take place throughout the celebration, scheduled to take place almost exactly 20 years since the Park’s official opening on July 16, 2004.
Labor Day weekend brings the return of the Chicago Jazz Festival, Thursday, Aug. 29 through Sunday, Sept. 1. The festival showcases Chicago's local talent alongside national and international artists to raise awareness and appreciation for one of the city’s most beloved art forms. Produced by DCASE and programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago, the schedule will be released in the coming weeks at ChicagoJazzFestival.us.
Returning for its second year, the Millennium Park Residency Program has selected five Chicago cultural organizations to receive funding and resources to present free dynamic programming as part of Millennium Park’s season: Experimental Sound Studio (July 13 & Aug. 15); Collaboraction Theatre with Teatro Vista (Aug. 23); Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project (Aug. 24); Vocalo Presents (Sept. 20); and Old Town School of Folk Music (Sept. 22).
Construction on Grainger Plaza surrounding Cloud Gate (aka “The Bean”) in Millennium Park will be completed in the coming weeks. Additionally, new temporary public art will be announced as part of the Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration, with details to be shared soon.
Listed below are highlights of the 2024 Millennium Park Summer Season. See the full schedule of free events at MillenniumPark.org. Again this summer, guests will be required to enter all Pritzker Pavilion events (concerts, films and more) through special entrances off Randolph and Monroe streets. Visit Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain and other attractions via entrances off Michigan Avenue. More information at Plan Your Visit at MillenniumPark.org.
Millennium Park’s season is produced by DCASE and its programming collaborators, supported by the Millennium Park Foundation and sponsored by Chicago Transit Authority and Millennium Garages.
2024 Millennium Park Summer Season
Season highlights of DCASE and cultural partner programming below. Subject to change.
Updates (including weather-related announcements) will be shared on Millennium Park’s Facebook, X and website.
Millennium Park Summer Workouts
May 18 – Aug. 31
Most Saturdays, 8–11:45am
Enjoy free 45-minute classes on the Great Lawn accompanied by live music.
- 8am–8:45am Pilates
- 9–9:45am Yoga
- 10–10:45am Cardio Kickboxing
- 11–11:45am Zumba®
Summer Workouts are supported by the McDonald's Active Lifestyles Endowment managed by the Millennium Park Foundation. ASL interpretation will be provided for all workouts.
Uniting Voices Chicago presents “Paint the Town Red”
Thursday, May 23 at 11am
Paint the Town Red is one of Uniting Voices Chicago's most anticipated and largest events of the year, bringing together singers from every corner of Chicago and every level of their programs in song. Voice of Chicago, Dimension, all 12 Neighborhood Choirs and singers from their school program will be performing, alongside special guest artist, Camilo Lara.
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
Saturday, June 1 from 4–9pm
Kicking off summer in Millennium Park with a powerful lineup of top talent. Hosted by Inspiration 1390’s Sonya Blakey, DeAndre Patterson and VaShawn Mitchell.
4pm Inspiration 1390 Takeover: Lena Byrd Miles, Bishop Brandon Jacobs & New Zion Temple Choir, and Exalted of Chicago.
5pm Choir Nation: A tribute to Chicago Church Choirs
First Corinthian Voices of Victory
Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir
Fellowship Chicago
6pm Todd Dulaney
7pm Anita Wilson
Chandler Moore
8pm The Clark Sisters
Chicago House Music Festival
Sunday, June 2 from 10am–9pm
Celebrating 40 years since the first House Music releases, a genre born in Chicago that revolutionized dance music internationally, the Chicago House Music Festival returns to Millennium Park featuring Farley Jackmaster Funk, Wayne Williams and Alan King of the Chosen Few DJs, Lori Branch, Tony Touch, ANANÉ, Ash Lauryn, and Karizma performing on the Jay Pritzker Pavilion stage. On the North Promenade of the Park, Slo ‘Mo / Kido hosts Queer Fam Pride Jam, a youth and queer family-friendly event with dance lessons, DJ sets and more from 10am-1pm, followed by Viva Acid presenting top local DJs until 9pm. Full schedule available at ChicagoHouseMusicFestival.us.
Chicago Blues Festival
Thursday – Sunday, June 6-9
*Note: Opening Night, June 6 will be at the Ramova Theatre
Concerts will also be livestreamed at Youtube.com/ChicagoDCASE
The largest, free Blues festival in the world returns to Chicago with four days of top-tier talent celebrating the city’s renowned Blues legacy, including a special Sunday evening June 9 performance by Chicago living legend Buddy Guy as part of his “Damn Right Farewell” tour. Full schedule available at ChicagoBluesFestival.us.
Grant Park Music Festival (GPMF)
June 12 – Aug. 17
Millennium Park is the official home of GPMF, which returns June 12 with Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar leading a lineup of international soloists and the award-winning Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus in a 10-week season that runs through Aug. 17. GPMF.org.
Joffrey For All Free Performance
Sunday, June 16 at 5pm
The Joffrey Ballet, one of the premier dance companies performing today, presents for the second time a Joffrey For All free public performance that honors the vibrant spirit of the city. Bring your family, friends and a picnic basket to the great lawn of Millennium Park to experience a series of fan favorites from all three pillars of the organization, featuring Company Artists, Academy and Community Engagement students. Joffrey.org.
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
July 1– Aug. 8
Mondays + Thursdays, 6:30–9pm
Access artist photos
Monday, July 1
Charlie Musselwhite
Ivan Singh
Supported by Alligator Records and WDCB Radio
Thursday, July 11
Monday, July 15
2024 Tiny Desk Contest winner: The Philharmonik
Supported by NPR Music
Monday, July 22
Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain with Rakesh Chaurasia
Arooj Aftab
Supported by Old Town School of Folk Music and South Asia Institute
Monday, July 29
GZA (w/ The Phunky Nomads)
Yaya Bey
Monday, Aug. 5
Thursday, Aug. 8
Corinne Bailey Rae, Terrace Martin with James Fauntleroy
Supported by GRAMMY® Legacies and Looking Ahead
The Summer Music Series is also supported by the Millennium Park Foundation.
Experimental Sound Studio: the urban+nature sonic pavilion
July 13, 1-4pm & Aug. 15, 5-8pm
The urban+nature sonic pavilion is an auditory exhibition that explores how the sounds of nature are hidden and embedded in the soundtrack of the city. Bringing together 10 multichannel compositions from an international roster of sound artists, this program invites visitors to actively listen to the nature rooted in the urban, and to reconsider the obsolete notion that the human and non-human cannot be beautifully reciprocal and entwined. The program is part of the 2024 Millennium Park Residency Program, made possible by Pritzker Foundation and the Millennium Park Foundation. ess.org
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Presented by Pluto TV
July 16 – Aug. 20
Tuesdays at 6:30pm (*except July 16 double feature starts at 6pm)
In partnership with the Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals (CAFF), each screening will also showcase one of the many independent film festivals that are a part of Chicago’s vibrant film community.
Tuesday, July 16
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (114 minutes, PG)
Jurassic Park (127 minutes, PG-13)
(Double feature! Starts at 6pm)
Highlighting the 60th anniversary of Chicago International Film Festival
Tuesday, July 23
Coco (105 minutes, PG)
Highlighting the 40th anniversary of Chicago Latino Film Festival
Tuesday, July 30
Barbie (114 minutes, PG-13)
Highlighting the one-year anniversary launch of Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals
Tuesday, Aug. 6
American Fiction (117 minutes, R)
Highlighting the 30th anniversary of Black Harvest Film Festival
Tuesday, Aug. 13
Wonka (116 minutes, PG)
Highlighting the 40th anniversary of Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
Tuesday, Aug. 20
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (103 minutes, PG-13)
Highlighting the upcoming 20th anniversary year of Midwest Film Festival
Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service, is proud to team up with Millennium Park Summer Film Series to bring movie fans a summer of fun! Pluto TV offers hundreds of live linear channels and thousands of titles on demand, and this summer, the service’s spotlight is on Movies. Whether you're a movie lover on the go or relaxing at home, Pluto TV has you covered with fan-favorite blockbuster hits throughout June, July, and August. For all the genres you love, like Sci-Fi, Comedy, Action and more, check out Pluto TV wherever you stream and enjoy movies.
Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Weekend Celebration
Presented by Capital One
July 18 – July 21
Scheduled to take place almost exactly 20 years since the Park’s official opening on July 16, 2004, this four-day free celebration, presented by Capital One, features award-winning headliners, activities for families and youth, workouts, new public art, dance performances and concerts — produced by DCASE with the Grant Park Music Festival, with additional support from the Illinois Office of Tourism, Millennium Park Foundation, Globetrotters Engineering, Allstate and others. The presenting sponsor is Capital One, one of the most widely recognized brands in banking — serving more than 100 million customers across a diverse set of businesses.
Thursday, July 18
¡Súbelo! Festival, headlined by Fruko y Sus Tesos, the popular Latin music group from Colombia, presenting, “Fruko: 60 Years Of Making The World Dance,” performing his hit songs from Sonora Dinamita, Latin Brothers, Afrosound, and Fruko y Sus Tesos.
Friday, July 19
The Grant Park Orchestra in Star Wars and More: the Music of John Williams.
Saturday, July 20
Free arts programming starting at 11am across the Park, culminating in an evening concert by Academy Award, Emmy and GRAMMY-winning artist, actor, author, activist and South Side native Common performing alongside the Grant Park Orchestra, conducted by Anthony Parnther. Free; online RSVPs required and will become available in the coming weeks.
Sunday, July 21
The S&S Chicago Experience from 4-7pm on the Jay Pritzker Pavilion stage, curated by Steve “Silk” Hurley and Shannon “Skip” Says, presenting a diverse and inclusive presentation of House Music.
Broadway in Chicago Free Summer Concert
Monday, Aug. 12 at 6:15pm
Presented by Broadway in Chicago and sponsored by ABC 7 Chicago, the free concert will showcase selections from BACK TO THE FUTURE which will be in performances at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, hot from Broadway A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, & JULIET, and SOME LIKE IT HOT, returning favorites LES MISÉRABLES, MEAN GIRLS, AIN’T TOO PROUD, and a special feature from the 30th Anniversary Production of DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. BroadwayInChicago.com.
Collaboraction and Teatro Vista present
Sandra Delgado’s La Havana Madrid
Friday, Aug. 23; Pre-show at 6pm; Show starts at 6:45pm
Collaboraction and Teatro Vista present the return of Sandra Delgado’s La Havana Madrid, bringing back to life the eponymous 1960's Lakeview nightclub, where Latine immigrants new to Chicago found refuge to gather, sing, dance, find love and discover their destinies, hailed as “heartfelt and fascinating…bursting with music and warmth” (Chicago Tribune). This staged concert version of the smash hit play, directed by Cheryl Lynn Bruce, recreates a special time and place in Chicago history by immersing audiences in live music, dancing and stories inspired by real stories of Cuban, Puerto Rican and Colombian newcomers. The program is part of the 2024 Millennium Park Residency Program, made possible by Pritzker Foundation and the Millennium Park Foundation. collaboraction.org
Lyric Opera’s “Sunday in the Park with Lyric”
Sunday, Aug. 25 at 7pm
Presenting an evening of beautiful music as artists from The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center perform a variety of favorites from the 2024/25 Season with Music Director Enrique Mazzola conducting members of the Lyric Opera Orchestra. Bring a blanket, your favorite snacks, your fellow music lovers, and those you can’t wait to introduce to opera for this free, fun and friendly, can’t-miss summer delight that always ushers in a new cultural season on a high note. “Sunday in the Park with Lyric” is generously supported through an endowment by an Anonymous Foundation with additional support from the Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events and Sipi Metals Corporation. lyricopera.org/Millennium
Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project: Divination: The Dancing Souls of Black Folk
Saturday, Aug. 24 at 5:45pm
Returning to Millennium Park following a wildly successful 2022 engagement, the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project presents 10 dynamic companies in a concert exploring the divine, mystical and spiritual ways our ancestors communicate and celebrate with us. The companies performing include: The Chicago Multicultural Dance Company and Hiplet Ballerinas, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, The Era Footwork Collective, Forward Momentum Chicago, Joel Hall Dancers & Center, M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Move Me Soul, Muntu Dance Theatre, NAJWA Dance Corps and Praize Productions Inc. The program is part of the 2024 Millennium Park Residency Program, made possible by Pritzker Foundation and the Millennium Park Foundation. chicagoblackdancelegacy.org
Chicago Jazz Festival
Thursday, Aug. 29 - Sunday, Sept. 1
The Chicago Jazz Festival is a Labor Day weekend tradition that promotes all forms of jazz through free, high-quality music programming. The festival showcases Chicago's local talent alongside national and international artists to raise awareness and appreciation for one of the city’s most beloved art forms. Produced by DCASE and programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago, the schedule will be released at a future date at ChicagoJazzFestival.us.
Selena Tribute Concert
Friday, Sept. 6 at 6pm
The National Museum of Mexican Art proudly presents the return of the Selena Tribute Concert. Chicago continues to show the love for the legendary and iconic Tex-Mex queen of cumbia runs deep. Join us in this 3rd year for what promises to be another unforgettable evening filled with music, dancing and an exciting new lineup of artists. There will be an additional surprise artist who will be announced on the day of the event. Come with family and friends and leave with Fotos y Recuerdos.
Vocalo Presents: Summer Finale featuring Pivot Gang, Marquis Hill, KAINA and more
Friday, Sept. 20 from 6-9pm
Vocalo was founded more than 15 years ago to amplify Chicago’s distinct cultural and creative fabric through music discovery. On Friday, Sept. 20, Vocalo presents the Summer Finale, a special one-night-only free concert to wrap up the summer, featuring an incredible lineup of Chicago talent: Pivot Gang, a hip-hop collective of independent artists (Saba, Joseph Chilliams, Frsh Waters, MFnMelo and DaeDae) based out of Chicago’s West Side; internationally acclaimed trumpeter and South Side native Marquis Hill; beloved multi-genre singer-songwriter KAINA, and more. The program is part of the 2024 Millennium Park Residency Program, made possible by Pritzker Foundation and the Millennium Park Foundation. chicagopublicmedia.org.
Old Town School of Folk Music: Global Carnival
Sunday, Sept. 22 from 6-9pm
A dynamic, immersive performance experience that will feature Afro-Brazilian carnival block Ilê Aiyê and New Orleans Black Masking Indian artists Flagboy Giz & the Wild Tchoupitoulas. With additional performances by local ensembles such as the Windy City Ramblers, Muntu Dance Theatre, Azania Drum, Team Jukeboxx Mas Band and the Epic Steel Orchestra. Using various areas of Millennium Park as well as a main stage performance, Old Town School’s Global Carnival will weave together performances found in celebrations across the Black Atlantic. The program is part of World Music Festival Chicago 2024, as well as the 2024 Millennium Park Residency Program, which is made possible by Pritzker Foundation and the Millennium Park Foundation. oldtownschool.org
Millennium Park
Discover a world-class collection of architecture, landscape design and art that provides the backdrop for hundreds of free cultural programs including concerts, exhibitions, interactive art and family activities. In Millennium Park, you’ll find a spectacular gathering spot located in the heart of the city, a destination for all Chicagoans and visitors alike. Millennium Park is the #1 attraction in the Midwest and among the top 10 most-visited sites in the U.S. Millennium Park is located on Michigan Avenue, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south. The Park is open daily from 6am to 11pm Plan your visit at MillenniumPark.org; follow on Facebook (@MillenniumParkChicago); X (@Millennium_Park) and Instagram (@Millennium_Park); and join the conversation on social media using #MillenniumPark.
Food and Beverage Offerings
Millennium Hall, the concessionaire of Millennium Park, offers a broad range of food and beverage options for Park visitors at its three culinary destinations. The Millennium Hall concepts include Napolita Pizzeria (below the Cloud Gate sculpture), Casa Bonita, a Mexican restaurant, and American bar fare with local beer from their own Double Clutch Brewery. For the Chicago Blues Festival (June 7-9, 2024) it will host a BBQ pop-up, “Wally’s BBQ Pit” in the North Promenade Tent. For menus and more information, visit millenniumhallchicago.com.
Park Safety and SecurityMillennium Park is a safe and welcoming space for everyone. Again this summer, guests will be required to enter all Pritzker Pavilion events (concerts, films and more) through special entrances off Randolph and Monroe streets. Visit Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain and other attractions via entrances off Michigan Avenue. More information at Plan Your Visit at MillenniumPark.org. Also continuing in 2024, guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult (21 years and older) after 6pm, Thursday through Sunday — and may be asked to present a valid ID. The adult must be present for the duration of the visit and may escort up to four young people. For more information, visit Millennium Park Rules. As in previous years, outside alcohol is not allowed for the following festivals: Chicago House Music Festival (June 2); Chicago Blues Festival (June 7-9); Grant Park Music Festival Independence Day Salute (July 4); and Chicago Jazz Festival (Aug. 29 – Sept. 1). Additionally, outside alcohol will not be allowed at the 20th Anniversary concert, Common with the Grant Park Orchestra (July 20). For these events, alcohol at various price points may be purchased inside the venue. Before visiting, please be advised of these other Prohibited Items. |
Millennium Park guests can also enjoy Momentum Coffee, located in the center of the Park directly under Cloud Gate. Momentum Coffee believes coffee has the power to empower people. Stop by to enjoy the best coffee, delicious pastries, Chicago hot dogs, smoothies and more.
Parking and Transportation
Millennium Park is located on Michigan Avenue, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south. The Park is open 6am–11pm daily. The accessible drop off point is 201 E. Randolph. For the latest news and events, visit millenniumpark.org, like Millennium Park on Facebook and follow @Millennium_Park on Twitter and Instagram. Visitors are encouraged to take CTA to Millennium Park. To plan your route, visit transitchicago.com. For those parking, Millennium Park Garages are located at Millennium Park Garage and Millennium Lakeside Garage at 5 S. Columbus Drive, Grant Park North Garage at 25 N. Michigan Ave. and Grant Park South Garage at 325 S. Michigan Ave. Pre-purchase parking at millenniumgarages.com and save up to 50% off drive-up rates.
Accessibility
For information about American Sign Language, Open Captioning and other accessibility services at events please visit Accessibility at MillenniumPark.org.
Lurie Garden
Lurie Garden is an internationally-acclaimed, 3.5-acre urban oasis for people and wildlife alike in the southeast corner of Millennium Park, open daily 6am–11pm. Lurie Garden offers over 75 free public nature programs during the year, including free walking tours. Lurie Garden is supported by the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Foundation Endowment managed by the Millennium Park Foundation. For details about Lurie Garden's wildlife, programs and tour schedule visit luriegarden.org.
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Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) supports artists and cultural organizations, invests in the creative economy, and expands access and participation in the arts throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. As a collaborative cultural presenter, arts funder, and advocate for creative workers, our programs and events serve Chicagoans and visitors of all ages and backgrounds, downtown and in diverse communities across our city—to strengthen and celebrate Chicago. DCASE produces some of the city’s most iconic festivals, markets, events, and exhibitions at the Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, and in communities across the city—serving a local and global audience of 25 million people. The Department offers cultural grants and resources, manages public art, supports TV and film production and other creative industries, and permits special events throughout Chicago. For details, visit Chicago.gov/DCASE and stay connected via our newsletters and social media.
Millennium Park Foundation
The Millennium Park Foundation, a private, philanthropic not-for-profit partner, was created in 1998 to support the City of Chicago’s efforts in the design, construction and management of Millennium Park. It is the steward of Millennium Park’s internationally recognized icons and public features. These include the prestigious Jay Pritzker Pavilion and dramatic BP Pedestrian Bridge, world-renowned Cloud Gate and Lurie Garden, iconic Crown Fountain, and exquisite Boeing Galleries for public art exhibitions. Through its ongoing development initiatives, the Millennium Park Foundation is dedicated to keeping Millennium Park a free and accessible venue for all Chicagoans today, and for generations to come.
About Pluto TV
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About Capital One
Capital One, the presenting sponsor for Millennium Park’s 20th Anniversary Celebration (July 18-21), employs more than 1,600 Chicago-based associates across its office presence and Cafes, and has been voted a Top Workplace by Chicago Tribune for three consecutive years.