Chicago is bursting with festivals all year long, and the Embassy Suites Chicago is the place to stay when you want a piece of the action. Catch some of the biggest names in music at the Chicago Jazz Festival during summertime, and be in awe of the giant floats at the McDonalds® Thanksgiving Day Parade. Whether it’s rousing step dancing at Celtic Fest Chicago, or savoring the juicy flavors of our Farmers Markets, every season has its own show-stopping events. Just ask our concierge about what’s happening during your visit for a full schedule.

• Valentines Day
• Presidents Day Weekend
• Chicago Restaurant Week
• Chicago Auto Show

• St Patricks Day Parade

• Art Chicago

• Celtic Fest Chicago
• Annual Mayor Daley's Kids and Kites Festival
• Chicago Summer Neighborhood Festivals (May-September)
• Bike Chicago (May-September)
• Farmers Markets (May-October)
• Chicago Memorial Day Parade

• Taste of Chicago
• Chicago Gospel Music Festival
• Puerto Rican Parade
• Chicago Blues Festival
• Chicago Gay Pride Parade at Halsted and Belmont

• Pitchfork Music Festival

• Lollapalooza Music Festival
• Annual Chicago Air and Water Show

• Chicago Jazz Festival
• Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival
• Mexican Independence Day Parade

• Chicago Marathon
• Columbus Day Parade

• The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
• McDonald's® Thanksgiving Parade

• Holiday Shopping
• Winterfest at Navy Pier