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FEATURE 07.07.09 3:40 PM

Chicago's Top Festivals 2009

Taylor Swift at the Chicago Country Music Festival
Photo: City of Chicago/Mayor's Office of Special Events

1. Taste of Chicago
Now in its 28th year, Taste of Chicago took place June 26 to July 5 and welcomed around 3.5 million visitors. The 10-day festival, held in Grant Park, allows guests to sample dishes from more than 70 area restaurants.

2. Chicago Air and Water Show
The 51-year-old show is billed as the largest spectator event in the United States. The 2009 incarnation will take place August 15 and 16 and will draw an estimated 2.2 million spectators.

3. Lollapalooza
The 2009 Lollapalooza will bring more than 100 musical acts and an estimated 150,000 fans to Grant Park from August 7 to 9. The event lures a bevy of tourists, celebrities, and national press, and companies such as PlayStation, MySpace, and Dell sponsor areas on the festival grounds. MORE >>

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