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Everyone knows that summer is the best time of the year, and with this list of Chicago Summer Events, we promise to keep you busy every day of the week! Summer 2010 is no exception, with an overload of festivals, concerts and much more. Take a look through our list of 2010 Chicago Summer Events, and feel free to Contact Us if you have anything to add!

We are in the process of updating this post for 2010. Please be patient while we work to get you all the details

Chicago Summer Events 2010
May 2010 Summer Events

Chicago Celtic Fest – May 8 & 9, 2010 at Millennium Park. 11am – 9pm.

Chicago Turkish Festival 2010 – May 23-26, 2010 at Daley Plaza.

Bike The Drive – May 30, 2010 on Lakeshore Drive.

Chicago Gospel Music Festival 2010 – June 5-6, 2010 at Millenium Park.

June 2010 Summer Events
Yoga at Millenium Park – Saturday mornings. June 6 through Sept 19. (not yet updated for 2010)

Chicago Blues Fest 2010 – June 11 to 13, 2010 at Chicago’s Grant Park.

Sister Cities Festival – June 15-18, 2010 at Daley Plaza. (not yet updated for 2010)

Chicago Ribfest 2010 – June 11-13, 2010 at Irving Park and Damen.

Grant Park Music Festival 2010 – June 16 to August 21, 2010 (various dates) – Millenium Park

Chicago Summer Dance 2010 – June 17 to August 29, 2010 (Thurs-Sun) – 601 S. Michigan Ave in Grant Park.

Wrigleyville Summerfest 2010 – August 14-15, 2010 at Seminary & Roscoe St.

Chicago’s Naked Bike Ride – June 13, 2010 leaves from Union Park. (not yet updated for 2010)

Andersonville Midsommarfest 2010 – June 12 & 13, 2010 at 5200 N. Clark Street.

Taste of Randolph 2010 – June 18-20, 2010 at 800 W. Randolph.

Chicago World Cup 2010 – June 20th, 26th, 27th The Chicago YMCA, 2700 S. Western Avenue. (not yet updated for 2010)

Taste of Chicago – June 25 to July 4, 2010 at Chicago’s Grant Park.

Pride Parade – June 26, 2010 in Boystown.

July 2010 Summer Events
Chicago Thai Festival – July 8 to 10, 2010 at Daley Plaza. (not yet updated for 2010)

Chicago Outdoor Film Fest – Tuesday nights, July 14 to August 25, 2010 in Chicago’s Grant Park. (not yet updated for 2010)

Pitchfork Music Festival – July 16 to 18, 2010 at Chicago’s Union Park.

Chicago Venetian Night – July 25, 2010 at Grant Park. (not yet updated for 2010)

Chicago Criterium – July 26, 2010 in Chicago’s Grant Park. (not yet updated for 2010)

August 2010 Summer Events
Lollapalooza 2010 – August 6 to 8 at Chicago’s Grant Park.

Retro on Roscoe – August 7 & 8, 2010; 2000 W. Roscoe Street.

Chicago Air Show 2010 – August 14 & 15 at North Avenue Beach.

Chicago Dancing Festival – August 25-28, 2010 at Various Locations.

AVP at North Avenue Beach – August 27-29, 2010 at North Avenue Beach.

September 2010 Summer Events
Not Done Yet

Chicago Jazz Fest – September 4 to 5, 2010 in Chicago’s Grant Park.

Chicago Latin Music Fest – September 17 & 18, 2010 in Millennium Park.

October 2010 Summer Events
Chicago Country Music Festival – October 8 & 9, 2010 at Millennium Park. 11am – 9pm.

2010 Chicago Marathon – October 10, 2010 starts and ends at Grant Park.

Ongoing Summer Events
Chicago Neighborhood Tours – Throughout the Summer. (not yet updated for 2010)

Navy Pier Fireworks – Weds and Sat, Throughout the Summer. (not yet updated for 2010)

Chicago Bike Valet offers a secure place to park your bicycle at many of the Chicago’s largest summer events. (not yet updated for 2010)

The Chicago Water Taxi is a great way to see the sights.