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Chicago Maritime Museum

1200 West 35th Street, Ste 0E-5010, Chicago, IL 60609

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Welcome to the Chicago Maritime Museum and our developing story of Chicago’s maritime traditions and impact. Join us at our new location on the shores of Bubbly Creek at the Bridgeport Art Center.

Our mission is to foster learning about the impact of the region’s waterways on Chicago’s evolution.

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Chicago Gospel Music Festival

Jul 24 – Jul 25

Celebrating the great influence of the music genre born in this city more than 80 years ago, the Chicago Gospel Music Festival will present the top…

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Grant Park •  Jul 30 – Aug 02

Each year at Lollapalooza, some of the top names in alternative, hip hop, punk and pop join more than 170 bands and musicians in Grant Park…

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Bud Billiken® Parade

Aug 08

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