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 Air and Water Show
Aug 15 – Aug 16
The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest free show of its kind in the United States. The show…
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Chicago Jazz Festival
Millennium Park • Sep 03 – Sep 06
Known for its artistic creativity, the Chicago Jazz Festival promotes awareness and appreciation for all forms of jazz through free, quality live musical performance.
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World Music Festival Chicago
Sep 25 – Oct 04
The 26th annual World Music Festival is your passport to musical acts from across the globe.
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