​5 Fun Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

Chicago, IL - It’s going to be another hot weekend in Chicago and, just like any other weekend in the summer, there is plenty to do.

Here’s a look at five fun options.

Chicago Pride Parade: Perhaps the number one parade in Chicago, thousands are expected to attend the festivities this year. The parade route is slightly different this year, but it will continue to take up much of the Uptown and Lake View neighborhoods on the North Side. 'Chicago Fire' star Monica Raymund will be the Grand Marshal.

Logan Square Art Festival: One of the city’s hippest neighborhoods will host one of its hippest yearly festivals. The Monument on Logan Square, 3150 W. Logan Blvd. hosts this pop-up art district, with “a diverse collection of local and national-touring bands, food vendors and interactive family activities mixed in,” according to Choose Chicago.

Old St. Pat’s World’s Largest Block Party: Described by Metromix as Chicago’s “ultimate summer party,” the fun will begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday in the UIC Festival Lot. Tickets in advance are $40, $45 at the door.

Gold Coast Greek Fest: Friday: 4 - 11 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday: noon to 11 p.m. at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1017 N. LaSalle St. According to a Facebook event, this free event features “live music and dancing, tours of the magnificent Cathedral, authentic Greek food and pastries, beer, wine and much more.” Valet parking will be available.

Elston Avenue Sausage and Music Fest: A free event at Elston and Grace in the city’s Lincoln Square neighborhood, “encased meats” are celebrated. Plenty of fun and games for the kids, too. The fest will be open beginning at noon on Saturday and Sunday.

A suburban honorable mention: The B96 Pepsi Summer Bash will take place at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday.