International Festival of Life, Chicago

Atlas ObscuraJul 1

These Five Fantastic Events Are Worth Traveling For

The United States is celebrating its 250th birthday this weekend, but there are loads more events to get excited about around the world this weekend. The International Festival of Life transforms Chicago into a living crossroads of Caribbean rhythms, African traditions, and global culture. Live performances fill the air while vendors offer a marketplace of crafts, goods, and stories from around…

Transforms Chicago into a crossroads of Caribbean, African, and global culture

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These Five Fantastic Events Are Worth Traveling For