Where is the annual Taste of Chicago held?
The City of Chicago welcomes the 29th annual Taste of Chicago June 26 – July 5, 2009. Each day more than 70 local restaurateurs offer a delicious combination of ethnic items, family favorites, exotic and Chicago specialties feeding more than 3 million people in Grant Park, in downtown Chicago. Entertainment is also provided every day by a variety of musical performances on multiple stages. See the official web site linked below for a complete list of the entertainment options. Admission to the Taste of Chicago is FREE! The Taste of Chicago opens at 11:00 a.m. & closes at 9:00 p.m. July 3rd & 4th the event closes at 9:30 p.m. On the final day, July 5th, Taste of Chicago closes at 6 p.m. The Taste is presented by Chicago’s Mayor’s Office of Special Events. Sources: http://www.chicagotraveler.com/attractions/taste-of-chicago.