Celebrating Chicago at Daley Plaza
Monday–Friday, August 19–23, 2024
50 W. Washington St.
Various Times • FREE Admission
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Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) are pleased to present “Celebrating Chicago at Daley Plaza,” featuring a wide array of activities and attractions, highlighting the unique aspects that make Chicago a special place to live, work, and visit. From culinary delights to cultural performances, local artisans to engaging activities, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
Schedule subject to change; follow ChicagoDCASE and ChicagoBACP on social media
Monday, August 19
Street Symphony: The Soulful Artistry of Chicago’s Street Performers organized by BACP, will include Food Trucks and feature three performances with performances starting at noon.
- 9am-1:50pm - Chi Food Truck Fest
- 12-12:30pm - Cafe Rocker
- 1-1:30pm - Dovydas
- 2-2:30pm - Red Star Ramblers
- 3-7pm - Daley Plaza Favorite DJs and House Music Personalities, and Chi Food Truck Fest
Tuesday, August 20
Chicago Vintage Festival from 10am-8pm, presented by DCASE: Come check out 50+ vintage and handmade vendors at Daley Plaza, for one day only.
Indigenous/First Nations Mapping Event from 1-3pm, presented by the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI)
Special edition of SummerDance from 4-7pm, presented by DCASE. SummerDance Schedule:
- 4:30pm - Creative Activity
- 5:30pm - Instruction by Gopi Engineer of Meher Dance (Bhangra and Bollywood)
- 6pm - Music by Funkadesi
Wednesday, August 21
Chi-Town Stars: Youth in Da Spotlight, organized by BACP, will feature four performances by some of the city’s top youth entertainers starting at 12:30pm and will include food trucks.
- 12:30-1pm - DJ Jukie Da Kid
- 1-1:15pm - Jesse White Tumblers
- 1:20-1:35pm - South Shore Drill Team
- 3-7pm - Daley Plaza Favorite DJs and House Music Personalities
Thursday, August 22
Daley Plaza Farmers Extended Twilight Market, organized by DCASE will sell fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds from 7am-7pm along with special performances by local DJs throughout the day.
- 12-1pm - DJ Dreea playing Reggae, House, R & B and Hip Hop
- 4-7pm - Heart of Chicago Soul Club, a group of women DJs spinning Motown, Doowop and rare Northern Soul on vinyl
Friday, August 23
40 Years of House: A Celebration of Chicago Music, organized by BACP, will feature three of the city's hottest local DJs playing old school and current house music and will include food trucks.
- 12-1pm - DJ 1/11
- 1-2pm - DJ LipGloss
- 2-3pm - DJ T-Rell
- 3-7pm - Daley Plaza Favorite DJs and House Music Personalities
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