CHICAGO: The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is advising residents to stay vigilant and to enjoy the various citywide events and festivals this weekend safely and responsibly. The OEMC will monitor weekend events and weather conditions citywide from the Operations Center and coordinate public safety resources with critical stakeholders as needed.

Report Suspicious Activity:  If You See Something, Say Something. The city reminds the public to be aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious activity. If you notice something suspicious, notify onsite security or call 9-1-1. If You See Something, Say Something™ is a national anti-terrorism public awareness campaign that emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities.

 

Residents and visitors are encouraged to download the Chicago OEMC app. The app is a great tool to receive alerts, safety tips, weather forecasts,  street closures, event information and more. The app is available through the Apple App and Google Play stores or visit the website Chicago.gov/OEMC

 

Traffic Control Aides (TCAs) will be on hand at major events to direct flow and impacts from traffic. Weekend events include:

For details visit, MLB.com/whitesox.

 

The festival is located on Lincoln Avenue with the main entrances at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue, Fullerton Avenue, and Halsted Street. The festival is conveniently located just off the Fullerton CTA Red, Brown and Purple lines as well as near the #8 Halsted and #74 Fullerton buses. For complete details, visit TasteofLincolnChicago.com/

 

The festival takes place along Milwaukee Ave. from North Ave. to Ashland Ave. For complete details, visit WickerParkBucktown.com/wicker-park-fest/

 

Saturday, July 26, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday July 27, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

The annual event takes place at Cermak and Wentworth, with the main stage located at 23rd Street and Wentworth Ave. For complete details, visit ccc-foundation.org/summer-fair/.

 

Chicago’s biggest bar crawl takes place at various bars in Wrigleyville. For additional details, visit TheMustacheCraw.weebly.com/

 

Gates for the concert open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For additional details, visit mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts/ateez

 

Presented by the Italian American Human Relations Foundation, Venetian Night on the Chicago River takes place along the Riverwalk on the main branch. The event begins at 6 p.m. and the boat parade begins at 8:30 p.m. For details, visit iahrf.org/venetian-night-chicago/.

 

The annual parade steps off at 11 a.m. at 401 S. Plymouth Court. The parade will proceed west on Van Buren and then North on Dearborn to Daley Plaza at 55 W. Washington. Post parade activities will take place on Daley Plaza. For complete details, visit DisabilityPrideParade.org.

 

The race begins at 3626 N. Talman Ave. and the course goes out and back along the sidewalks of Talman, Addison, California, Irving Park and Campbell. For complete details, visit Malort5k.com/

 

Located in the ‘Playpen’ off Ohio Street Beach. For details, visit ChicagoSceneBoatParty.com/

 

The walk takes place at Montrose Harbor, Grove 16 with the walk beginning at 10 a.m. Registration and check-in opens at 8:30 a.m. For details, visit giving.lymphoma.org/event/2025-chicago-lymphoma-walk

 

Navy Pier will present a fireworks show each Wednesday and Saturday through August 30. Wednesday shows begin at 9 p.m. and Saturday shows begin at 10 p.m. For additional details, visit NavyPier.org/summer-fireworks

 

Pole Markers/Location Identifiers: Grant Park and Lakefront Poles Markers/Location Identifiers: For public safety on the lakefront, residents are reminded to be aware of the numbers attached to the poles throughout the Grant Park area, along various points on the lakefront path and on DuSable Lake Shore Drive from 5700 North to 6600 South to help them reference their location along the lakefront and within the park if you call 9-1-1 in an emergency. OEMC call takers and dispatchers will be able to provide the location for first responders. They can also be used between friends and family members as meeting point if you become separated. For additional details click HERE.

 

Public Transportation: As for any large–scale event, public transportation is encouraged, and both CTA and Metra will provide additional service for the event. Public transit is the most affordable and convenient way to get to and from events citywide. For more information, visit CTA at TransitChicago.com and Metra.com.

 

Weather and Public Safety:  OEMC will monitor events through a collaboration with public safety partners. OEMC advises Chicagoans to be aware of weather conditions and to follow instructions and heed all warnings from public safety officials. Residents are encouraged to check the weather before heading out. For the most up-to-date information, please tune into local media or download the Chicago OEMC app.

OEMC issues alerts and notifications needed to keep residents and attendees up to date on weather conditions and emergencies.

For additional information on emergency preparedness information, visit the OEMC website at Chicago.gov/OEMC. Follow the Office of Emergency Management and Communications on Facebook(@coemc), Twitter (@ChicagoOEMC), Instagram (chicago_oemc_911), Bluesky (@chicagooemc.bsky.social) and Threads (@chicago_oemc_911).