Saint Patrick's Day Parade
The parade starts at Balbo and Columbus. The parade units will proceed north on Columbus Drive and the viewing stand will be located in front of Buckingham Fountain.
Screams in the Park
Professional actors will take thrill-seeking visitors back in time as they enter the mansion of H.H. Holmes, the notorious serial killer whose crimes were chronicled in the best seller “Devil in the White City.” Dr. Holmes’ sprawling gothic mansion appeared to be an inviting hotel for visitors to the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, but was designed specifically for the purpose of murdering and dismembering Holmes’ hapless victims.
Even the bravest will find their courage tried as they explore Dr. Holmes spooky fog-filled secret passageways, gruesome torture chambers and vats of deadly, bubbling acid.
The recommended minimum age for the haunted house is 13, but is up to the parent/guardian’s discretion.
Silk Road Chicago: 2006
Performances highlight the historical Silk Road, the music of The Silk Road Project, and the the arts and world cultures of today. More than 200 events and activities are featured reflecting multicultural themes, exploration of different cultures or the amalgam of ideas and vocabulary in the arts.
Among the new and evolved ideas that emerged from the Silk Road were technological, mathematical, musical and artistic developments, including glass making, the magnetic compass and the printing press.
**Please visit our Events Calendar for an up-to-date performance schedule**
The Last Fling
UniverSoul Circus
Wine Crush in Old Town
The Wine Crush in Old Town is an urban wine festival featuring an enticing opportunity to sample over 100 wines from around the world. The event transforms Wells Street into a European-style open market featuring wine and food pavilions serving the cuisine of popular neighborhood eateries.
Aficionados and novices will have the opportunity to taste wines from domestic vineyards as well as from France, Italy, Australia, Spain and Chile, among others. The Wine Crush also features live-stage performances throughout the festival. There's even a charity fund-raising grape stomping competition.