Millennium Park is turning 20, and Chicagoans can join the celebration with four days of free activities from Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21.
The park, which opened in 2004, has become a beloved cultural hub and a symbol of the cityโs vibrant community spirit. As we commemorate two decades of Millennium Park, here’s what you can look forward to during this special celebration.
Headline Performers: Common and Grant Park Orchestra
This yearโs celebration features a variety of musical performances, headlined by Chicago’s own Grammy-winning artist Common and the esteemed Grant Park Orchestra. Expect an unforgettable night of music that blends hip-hop with classical tunes. The evening will culminate with a fireworks display.
Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM CST
Free Seats: Reservations are required to sit in the free seats (this event only). No reservations required for access to the lawn. Reserve your seats here.
Premium Reserved Seats: Sit close to the stage and support the Festival with a premium reserved seat. All premium reserved seats are $125, are fully tax-deductible and benefit the Grant Park Music Festival’s summer of free programming in Millennium Park. Reserve here.
General Admission: Enjoy the concert for free on the Great Lawn. No reservations required.
Special Events and Activities
In addition to the main performances, the anniversary celebration will include various activities such as interactive art installations, family-friendly workshops, and food stalls offering a taste of Chicagoโs diverse culinary scene. Here are a few activities you can find on Saturday, July 20. Event times vary.
- Millennium Park Summer Workouts: Start your mornings with Pilates (8-9am) and Yoga (9-9:45pm) sessions in Wrigley Square.
- Family-Friendly Artmaking with Somos Arte: Join in creative fun at the North Promenade Tent, where families can engage in artmaking activities.
- Chicago Physical Theater Festival: Be amazed by performances featuring the Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team, Alexander DโAmazing, Eric Robinson, and Stephanie Diaz with Gaby Diaz in Wrigley Square. Enjoy acrobatic displays, clowning, trampoline feats, cicada puppets, and more.
- Eliโs Giant Cheesecake Celebration: Donโt miss the chance to enjoy free cheesecake as Eliโs celebrates Millennium Parkโs 20th Birthday at Cloud Gate.
- Dance Performances and Cultural Exchange: Experience dance performances and cultural exchanges at the North Promenade Tent. Participate in INTโL CAFE for immersive language conversations and dance to the Heart of Chicago Soul Clubโs vinyl collection, with Northern Soul Dancing taught by Miss Wolffโs Jiving School.
- Pop-Up and Roving Performances: Enjoy roving performances by Los Pleneros de Don Segundo with horns, vejigantes, cabezudos, and stilt walkers. Catch pop-up performances by the South Shore Drill Team and Ballet Folklorico de Chicago at Cloud Gate.
For more information on the schedule of events and to plan your visit, check out the official Millennium Park website.
Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration
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Date: Thursday, July 18th, 5-9 pmย CST
Location: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
Cost: FREE
Learn more about Subelo music performances here.
Grant Park Orchestra (Star Wars and More: the Music of John Williams)
Friday, July 19th, 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
Cost: FREE
Learn more about Grant Park Orchestra performance here.
The S&S Chicago Experience
Sunday, July 21st, 4-7pm
Location: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
Cost: Free
Learn more about S&S Experience musical performances here.
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