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Busiest Wedding Weeks in Chicago

Even though you’ll find Chicago lively at all times of the year, there are some key city-specific dates to keep in mind if you don’t want to run into enormous crowds and astronomical hotel prices. When choosing your wedding date, here are some annual events to keep in mind:

  • St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March)

  • Pride Parade and Celebrations (June)

  • Chicago Blues Festival (June)

  • Taste of Chicago Food Festival (July)

  • Chicago Air and Water Show (August)

  • Lollapalooza Music Festival (August)

  • Jazz Festival (Labor Day, September)

  • Chicago Marathon (October)

  • ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo (November-December)

For more information about planning a wedding in Chicago, please visit here.

Until next time…WEDologize!