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The first St Patrick's Day parade in Chicago took place on 17 March, 1843. Now every year a magnificent procession of marching bands, floats and hundreds of citizens dressed in green thrills spectators in the downtown area of the city.
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The sky in Chicago fills with colourful kites during Mayor Daley's annual Kids and Kites Festival. The family-orientated affair is held on Cricket Hill, at Lake Shore Drive and Montrose, in Lincoln Park.
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Illinois' Art Chicago at Merchandise Mart is the most important art fair in the US. For four days every year around 200 galleries exhibit and sell the work of about 3000 artists, from famous names to the up-and-coming and unknowns.
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Dubbed "the party with a purpose", Green Festival at Chicago's Navy Pier welcomes green businesses and visionary speakers to cover a range of aspects regarding sustainable living. Highlights include how-to workshops, live music and delicious organic cuisine.
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There are bargains at the 150 antique stalls at this Near North flea market. Shoppers dig through the collectibles, housewares, toys and vintage clothing to find treasures. The Chicago Antique Market has indoor and outdoor stalls.
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The lakefront in Grant Park packs out for the Chicago Blues Festival. Past headliners have included the legendary blues guitarist BB King. Big names appear in the Petrillo Music Shell at Jackson and Columbus, but there are also six other stages.
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Chicago's Pioneer Court becomes an outdoor art gallery for two days during the annual Magnificent Mile Art Festival. Hosted by the <i>Chicago Tribune</i>, the festival sees over 200 sculptors, painters, potters, glass-workers and photographers displaying their work to the public.
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For the best emerging and established indie rock bands head to the annual Pitchfork Music Festival. The popular two-day event is held at Chicago's Union Park and welcomes food and drink vendors.
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Residents of Chicago's Gold Coast neighbourhood open their garden gates to visitors during this annual festival. This pleasant day out includes many beautiful gardens of Dearborn, State, Astor and LaSalle Streets and Sandburg Terrace, between Division Street and North Avenue.
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Fast-paced straight-aways and 90-degree turns are all part of the Chicago Criterium bike race, held in Grant Park. Professional teams from around the world compete and there are sponsor booths and vendors on hand to keep the crowd happy.
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