Compiled by Ashmar Mandou

Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade
Saturday, September 5, 12:00 p.m.
The 25th annual Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade steps off this Saturday at noon. The parade will go down 18th Street and Newberry to Harrison Park. Expect street closures along the parade route. For more information, visit unitedmerchantsofpilsen.org.

Chicago Jazz Festival
Thursday, September 3, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, September 4, 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.,
Saturday – Sunday, September 5 – 6, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Chicago Jazz Festival is a Labor Day weekend tradition that promotes all forms of jazz through free, high-quality music programming. The festival showcases Chicago’s local talent alongside national and international artists to raise awareness and appreciation for one of the city’s most beloved art forms.

Ye Live in Chicago at Soldier Field
Thursday – Friday, September 3 – 4, 8:00 p.m.
Ye performs at Soldier Field Thursday and Friday night this week. Expect congestion near Soldier Field. For more information, please visit soldierfield.com/events/detail/ye

Bike The Drive
Sunday, September 6, 6:30 a.m.
Bike the Drive is set to begin at 6:30 a.m. start in Grant Park on DuSable Lake Shore Drive from Hyde Park to Edgewater. DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be closed to vehicles at 6 a.m. The 30-mile loop extends from Bryn Mawr Ave. to 57th Street. DuSable Lake Shore Drive will reopen to vehicles between 11:30 a.m. and Noon. For more information, visit bikethedrive.org

Navy Pier Summer Fireworks
Wednesday, September 2, 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 5, 10:00 p.m.
Experience Navy Pier’s free, award-winning fireworks with dazzling displays over the lake and iconic skyline views. Enjoy the spectacular display every Wednesday at 9 PM and Saturday at 10 PM, free from May 23rd to September 5th. For more information, visit navypier.org