Bronzeville Walk of Fame
Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Drive between 25th and 35th streets, Chicago, IL 60616
Historic Sites
Civil rights activist Ida B. Wells, poet Gwendolyn Brooks, and astronaut Robert H. Lawrence Jr. are among over 100 notable neighborhood residents honored for their lasting impact and inspiring legacies.
Its honorees have made extraordinary contributions to the African American community and revival those of the Harlem Renaissance. Ninety-one bronze plaques on medians, sidewalks, and crosswalks stretch ten blocks. Monument to the Great Northern Migration" at 26th Pl. and “Victory Monument” at 35th St. frame the permanent outdoor exhibit.
What's happening nearby...
The Nutcracker at the Joffrey Ballet
Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt University • Dec 05 – Dec 28
Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon's 'The Nutcracker'.
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Lincoln Park ZooLights
Lincoln Park Zoo • Nov 21 – Jan 04 @ 4:30PM
Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than one million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights.
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Navy Pier’s Winter WonderFest
Navy Pier • Dec 05 – Jan 04
Relive cherished memories and make magical new ones at Chicago’s favorite holiday experience.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Living Memorial
Chicago
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Living Memorial was dedicated on August 5, 2016 to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Dr. King’s historic march through Marquette Park.
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