While annual Chicago traditions ranging from the Chicago Air & Water Show to the Bud Billiken Parade have long been key dates in the Chicago summer calendar, in recent years, another event has joined the collection.
Now considered one of the the very best summer events in Chicago, Sundays on State is about to return this coming weekend for the first of its summer block parties.
Having launched in 2021, the award-winning summer event series has flourished into one of the city’s most beloved events with over one million attended from all over the country enjoying it in its teething years.
Now in its fourth year, the beloved Sundays on State parties will once again take place on State Street from Lake to Adams on Sunday, June 16th, and Sunday, July 14 following the continued success last year.
According to Chicago Loop Alliance, the two dates last summer had a positive economic impact on Chicago of almost $8 million creating over 3,000 jobs and featuring 88 percent underrepresented business owners in the process.
“There is something intrinsically heartwarming about the impact of Sundays on State – the unique atmosphere, communal spirit, and fervent enthusiasm captivates everyone who attends,” said Michael Edwards, President and CEO of Chicago Loop Alliance.
“Hundreds of thousands of attendees came from across Chicagoland drawn by the power of art, culture, food, and people, while gathering on the most iconic thoroughfare in our great city.”
Along with pop-up shops, restaurants, and bars, there will be a variety of outdoor concerts, live theater, and other cultural experiences. In previous years activations have included interactive painting, yoga, dance classes, circus acts, and a wide variety of various classes and performances.
This coming Sunday, June 16th year, an array of activations and activities take over State Street from Lake to Adams beginning at 11 a.m. and lasting until around 6 p.m.
The second and final Sunday on State of this summer will then take place on Sunday, July 14.
More information can be found at loopchicago.com.