Chicago Festivals
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The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events produces and promotes festivals along the lakefront, the downtown area, and throughout the city. Major Festivals draw millions of people each year to Chicago.
The following festivals are presented by the City of Chicago:
Chicago Air and Water Show
The Chicago Air and Water Show is the the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. The show can be viewed along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach as the focal point.
Chicago Blues Festival
The Chicago Blues Festival is the largest free blues festival in the world and remains the largest of Chicago's Music Festivals. During three days, more than half a million blues fans prove that Chicago is the "Blues Capital of the World."
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
The Chicago Gospel Music Festival has welcomed such performers as Grammy Award Winners - Queen of Gospel Music - Albertina Walker and Shirley Caesar, Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker, Byron Cage, Donnie McClurkin, Kirk Franklin, The Rance Allen Group, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Clark Sisters, Donald Lawrence and Company, Tye Tribbett & G.A., Marvin Sapp, CeCe Winans, The Williams Brothers, Mary Mary, dozens of Chicagoland artists and so many more.
Chicago House Music Festival and Conference
Chicago House Music Festival and Conference will present DJs and panel discussions, highlighting key industry topics and the various sounds and styles of House Music, the genre born in Chicago that has gone on to revolutionize dance music internationally.
Chicago Jazz Festival
For more than 40 years, the Chicago Jazz Festival has been a Labor Day weekend tradition. Know for its artistic creativity, the Chicago Jazz Festival showcases Chicago’s vast jazz talent alongside national and international jazz artists.
Chicago SummerDance
One of Chicago’s most popular summer events, the annual Chicago SummerDance is a free festival featuring one‑hour dance lessons by professional instructors, followed by two hours of live music and dancing. Chicago SummerDance highlights many different types of dance, including Latin, swing and steppin’, and ballroom/big band.
Taste of Chicago
Taste of Chicago is the 
nation's premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago's dining community. The delicious array of food served at Taste of Chicago is complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire family.
World Music Festival Chicago
Now in its 24th year of programming, World Music Festival Chicago will include performances in 11 indoor and outdoor venues across the city. Throughout the 10-day festival, globally curious music enthusiasts can experience the sounds of a wide variety of musical genres from diverse geographical regions including Colombia, Italy, Pakistan, Sweden and more.
Request For Proposals (RFP) for Ground Transportation Services (Target Market)
The City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide ground transportation services.
Request For Proposals (RFP) for Multimedia Production Services
The City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) seeks proposals for Multimedia Production Services for DCASE festivals and events. DCASE produces large, family-oriented festivals that attract food and music enthusiasts, visitors, media and residents of all ages and backgrounds. As a feature at these festivals, DCASE produces performances of local and national headline talent. DCASE requires multimedia production services to create video segments and clips for use in social media and/or archival purposes.
Request For Proposals (RFP) for Rental of Event Security Fences
The City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide rental of event security fences.