From the Taste of Chicago to the Air and Water Show, Chicago's annual events are a key part of what makes the city thrive and alive throughout the year.
Check out the dates of your favorites with this 2008 chronological listing of events.
Chicago Auto Show
Friday, February 8 to Sunday, February 17, 2008It's the centennial celebration for this granddaddy of car shows and the largest in North America.
Great Chicago Places and Spaces Festival
Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18, 2008This will be the tenth annual peek behind Chicago's urban landscape.
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1, 2008This is Chicago's annual celebration of the music of inspiration. It will take place in Millennium Park.
Chicago Blues Festival
Thursday, June 5 - Sunday, June 8, 2008The largest free blues festival in the world takes place every year right here in sweet home Chicago.
Bike to Work Day Rally
Friday, June 13, 2008Chicago's official pro-commute by bicycle day.
Taste of Chicago
Friday, June 27 through Sunday, July 6, 2008Eat up Chicago at the 28th year of this popular event.
Chicago's Gay Pride Parade
Sunday, June 29, 2008The flamboyant and fun pride celebration turns 39 this year. She hardly looks it.
Outdoor Film Festival
Tuesday nights, July 15 through August 26, 2008This fest is just nine years old this year, but it's a smashing success. BYOPopcorn, blanket, and chair.
Venetian Night
Saturday, July 26, 2008This will be Chicago's 51st lighted festival of boats and boating.
Lollapalooza 2008
Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 3The wildly popular music festival returns to Grant Park. Let's hope the weather is not so hot this year.
