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 Cabaret Week
Citywide • May 08 – May 16
Join us for an unforgettable week of music and performances that celebrate the spirit of Chicago!
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Sueños Music Festival
Grant Park • May 23 – May 24
We invite you to Grant Park this May to experience all-new multi-day Latin music festival, Sueños. World-class production and a curated experience that will leave you…
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Chicago Blues Festival
Millennium Park • Jun 04 – Jun 07
The Chicago Blues Festival shares the great Chicago-born music tradition with the world while shining a spotlight on the genre’s contributions to soul, R&B, gospel, rock…
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Fort Dearborn
Chicago
Built in 1803, Fort Dearborn marked Chicago’s origins as a U.S. military outpost and settlement hub. Though long gone, it’s commemorated by sidewalk markers and a…
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