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, the weather forecast, 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:

The free admission Taste of Chicago neighborhood pop-up event is Noon – 8 p.m. in Pullman Park at 11101 S. Cottage Grove Avenue. For details on food vendors and entertainment, visit  TasteofChicago.us.

 

 

 

The festival takes place in Humboldt Park at 3100 W. North Avenue  Festival Map

e . Hours are July 18, 3  – 10 p.m.; July 19, 1 – 10 p.m. and July 20, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. For additional details, visit ColombianFestChicago.com/.

 

New location for this year in Pilsen on Blue Island Ave. between Wolcott and Ashland. Hours are July 18, 5 – 10 p.m.; July 19 and July 20, noon – 10 p.m.  The event is free to enter. For details, visit chicagotacofest.com/.

 

The United Center opens at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. For details, visit unitedcenter.com/.

For the concert, parking lots open at 4 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m. and the concerts begins at 8 p.m. For details, visit soldierfield.com/.

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

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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 the NASCAR Chicago Street Race. 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).