Chicago releases schedule for 2024 spring, summer festivals

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago has announced the 2024 dates for some of the city's favorite summertime traditions.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Millennium Park. There will be a special four-day celebration from July 18-21. That party will include activities, new public art, dance performances, and concerts.

The festivals include the return of the Chicago Air and Water Show from August 10-11, with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels headlining.

2024 spring/summer festival and special event dates:

Chicago Farmers Markets (citywide including Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St.): May - October.

Maxwell Street Market (800 S. Desplaines St.): Sundays, May - October.

Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade (Daley Plaza and State Street): Saturday, May 25.

Millennium Park Summer Workouts (Great Lawn): Saturdays, May 18 - August 31.

Chicago Gospel Music Festival (Jay Pritzker Pavilion): Saturday, June 1.

Chicago House Music Festival (Jay Pritzker Pavilion), Sunday, June 2; Chicago House Music Conference to take place at Chicago Cultural Center, Friday, May 31.

Millennium Park Residency Program (Jay Pritzker Pavilion): Five Chicago cultural organizations (to be announced) will be granted the resources and platform to showcase their work throughout the summer; made possible by the generous support of the Millennium Park Foundation and Pritzker Foundation.

Chicago Blues Festival (Jay Pritzker Pavilion and throughout Millennium Park): Thursday - Sunday, June 6-9.

Millennium Park Summer Music Series (Jay Pritzker Pavilion): Mondays & Thursdays, July 1 - August 8.

Millennium Park Summer Film Series (Jay Pritzker Pavilion): Tuesdays, July 9 - August 27.

Chicago SummerDance (citywide including pop-ups and special events, Night Out in the Parks events, programs at the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park): select dates TBA June - September.

Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration (Jay Pritzker Pavilion and throughout Millennium Park): Thursday - Sunday, July 18-21.

Chicago Air and Water Show (North Avenue Beach and along the Lakefront): Saturday - Sunday, August 10 & 11; rehearsal runs on Friday, August 9.

Chicago Jazz Festival (citywide including Millennium Park): Thursday - Sunday, August 29 - September 1.

Taste of Chicago (Grant Park and neighborhoods): Friday - Sunday, September 6 - 8 downtown in Grant Park. Three additional neighborhood Taste events to take place throughout summer, dates/locations TBA.,

World Music Festival Chicago (citywide including the Chicago Cultural Center): Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 29.