Free Admission: Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off Tonight!
Here's the schedule for this evening's celebration of Latine culture with ¡Súbelo! at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
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Millennium Park Celebration is here!
Join us tonight for the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Millennium Park with ¡Súbelo!, an evening showcasing the vibrant musical tapestry of Latine culture on the Jay Pritzker Pavilion stage.
Date: Thursday, July 18th, 5-9 PM CST
Location: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
Cost: FREE
Learn more about the 20th Anniversary Celebration here.
Tonight’s Schedule
5:00 PM - Chuwi:
A tropical, indie fusion quartet from Puerto Rico, Chuwi merges salsa, boleros, and folk music with flashes of alternative hip-hop, psychedelic, and electronic.
6:00 PM - Los Dareyes de la Sierra:
A popular norteño group from Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico. Originally founded in 1997, the band is led by vocalist/accordionist José Darey Castro.
7:30 PM - Fruko y Sus Tesos with special guest Sonora Dinamita featuring Alfredo de la Fe:
The acclaimed salsa band from Colombia, Fruko y Sus Tesos, performs as part of their 60th anniversary tour, joined by the legendary Sonora Dinamita featuring Alfredo de la Fe.
Get Ready for a Free Concert featuring Common on Saturday
Millennium Park just turned 20 years old (July 16). If you’re looking for free things to do this summer, check out Millennium Park’s 20th Anniversary Celebration featuring Common on Saturday, July 20. Here are a few things you should know:
Free seating on the Great Lawn, first-come, first served.
Early arrival recommended; Gates open at 5pm.
Tickets required for access to the seating bowl for this concert only.
Outside alcohol is not allowed.
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