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this gay neighborhood, Northalsted Market Days offers music on
three stages, lots of food and offbeat merchandise, and the best
people-watching of the summer. August 2 and 3.
Chicago Air & Water Show,
North Avenue Beach (
&
312/
744-3315
). The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Navy Seals
usually make an appearance at this hugely popular aquatic and
aerial spectacular. Free admission. August 16 and 17.
September
Chicago Jazz Festival,
Petrillo Music Shell, Jackson Drive and
Columbus Drive, Grant Park (
&
312/744-3315
). Several national
headliners are always on hand at this steamy gathering, which pro-
vides a swell end-of-summer bookend opposite to the gospel and
blues fests in June. The event is free; come early and stay late. First
weekend in September.
Mexican Independence Day Parade,
Dearborn Street between
Wacker Drive and Van Buren Street (
&
312/744-3315
). This
parade is on Saturday; another takes place the next day on 26th
Street in the Little Village neighborhood (
&
773/521-5387
).
September 13.
World Music Festival Chicago,
various locations around the city
(
&
312/742-1938;
www.cityofchicago.org/worldmusic). Held at
venues around town, the festival brings in top performers from
Hungary, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and more to perform traditional,
contemporary, and fusion music. Late September.
October
Chicago International Film Festival
(
&
312/683-0121;
www.
chicagofilmfestival.org). The oldest U.S. festival of its kind screens
films from around the world at various theaters, over 2 weeks,
beginning the first Thursday in October.
Chicago Marathon
(
&
312/904-9800;
www.chicagomarathon.
com). Sponsored by LaSalle Bank, Chicago's marathon is a major
event on the international long-distance running circuit. It begins
and ends in Grant Park, but can be viewed from any number of
vantage points along the route. October 5.
November
The
Chicago Humanities Festival
takes over locations through-
out downtown, from libraries to concert halls (
&
312/661-1028;
www.chfestival.org). Over a 2-week period, the festival presents
cultural performances, readings, and symposiums tied to an annual
theme. Early November.
Dance Chicago
(
&
773/989-0698;
www.dancechicago.com).
All of the city's best-known dance troupes (including Hubbard
