Memorial Day weekend in Chicago: Parades, parties, and patio vibes to kick off summer

Chicago Star / by Amina Sergazina / May 12, 2025

Chicago doesn’t tiptoe into summer, it cannonballs in. Memorial Day weekend is when the city shakes off its jacket, cranks up the music, and turns every block into a reason to celebrate. From lakefront cocktails to late-night dance floors and neighborhood fests bursting with energy, the long weekend is your official permission slip to have fun. Read More Here.