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.
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Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade & River Dyeing
Mar 14 @ 10AM
Chicago is home to one of the world's most famous St. Patrick's Day celebrations, with traditions going back more than 175 years.
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Chicago Latino Film Festival
Apr 16 – Apr 27
The 42nd annual Chicago Latino Film Festival represents the great diversity of themes and genres of Latino filmmaking from around the world.
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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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