Food, music and fun at the Taste of Chicago

CHICAGO (WLS) -- One of Chicago's signature events is back at Grant Park July 6 through July 10, 2016.

The Taste of Chicago (www.tasteofchicago.us) brings together 69 restaurants from around the city; including 34 restaurants, 18 food trucks and 17 pop-up shops.

In addition to the great food, there are also several local Chicago bands and artists performing on the Bud Light Stage and the Petrillo Music Shell.

The Taste of Chicago is free to attend. Mary Slowik, the manager of Taste of Chicago, joined ABC7 live from Grant Park to talk about all the fun.

The 36th Annual Taste of Chicago

Date: July 6-July 10

Hours: July 6-8 from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and July 9-10 from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Address: Grant Park

Admission/Ticket Prices: Admission to Taste is free