First 'Sundays on State' event kicks of this weekend

CHICAGO (WLS) -- State Street, that great street, will look a lot different come Sunday.

Traffic will be shut down from Lake to Madison and transform into a pedestrian-friendly space with a whole lot going on.

Michael Edwards and the Chicago Loop Alliance joined ABC7 to talk about the festivities.

The event will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on State Street from Lake to Madison streets. Sundays on State will also take place on July 18, July 25 and Aug. 8, 22 and 29.

The street will be closed off for the free block party featuring art, culture, active recreation, food and drink, shopping and local attractions.

Those who register to attend Sundays on State at LoopChicago.com/Sundays will be automatically entered for a chance to win a $1,000 Loop staycation package.

Performance Schedule - Lake-Randolph

11 a.m. Cabinet of Curiosity

Noon Sweet Kay Bluegrass

1 p.m. Laughing Heart

2 p.m. DJ Seasonal Frequency

3 p.m. Freelance Wrestling performance

5 p.m. Paint the City Xperience

6 p.m. Freelance Wrestling performance

7 p.m. Millar Brass Band

Performance Schedule - Washington-Madison (on stage)

11 a.m. Bikram Yoga Chicago class

12:30 p.m. The Joffrey Ballet Academy and Community Engagement Extension students

2 p.m. The South Side Jazz Coalition

3:30 p.m. The Chicago Chorus Girl Project

4 p.m. Porchlight Music Theatre

5:30 p.m. Trinity Academy of Irish Dance

7 p.m. Soulphonetics (DJs)

For more information on the festivities, visit loopchicago.com/events/sundays-on-state.