The City of Chicago is canceling “all permitted special events,” including Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago, and other annual summer traditions through Labor Day, according to a release.
According to the city this includes all athletic events, parades and festivals, including neighborhood festivals, across the city.
Other canceled events include:
- Taste of Chicago
- Lollapalooza
- The Chicago Air and Water Show
- Chicago Jazz Festival
- The “majority of programming” at the Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park
In a statement posted to social media, Lollapalooza said, “we understand why things can’t move forward as planned.”
Lollapalooza will instead be hosting a “virtual event” from July 30-August 2, including performances from around Chicago and beyond and archival footage from past festivals.
The City of Chicago previously cancelled its annual Memorial Day Parade and House Music, Gospel Music and Blues festivals.
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