Warm weather in Chicago this week, a reminder that summer is almost upon us and almost everyone in town is looking for an excuse to spend more time outdoors. In Saturday, may 20, from 9 am to 20 PM on the waterfront Riverwalk will be a celebration of the beginning of the summer season.
In addition, events will be held in various locations along the Chicago river. The most interesting of them can be found below.
Dance bridges and boats
The solemn parade of boats will sail along the Chicago river. Every bridge they see on the way, will be raised in a kind of celebratory salute. It sounds maybe not very exciting, but to see the lift bridge at least once is well worth the time spent. (Between Lake St and Lake Shore Dr, 11 am -1 day.)
Swim in canoes on the waterfront
If you’ve never been on a kayak, you now have the chance to try to do it. Don’t worry if you can’t boast a great experience in rowing – at Urban Kayaks will be happy all. (Between Columbus and Lake Shore Drive Bridges; 10 am -3 PM. Free )
Symphony orchestra Chicago
Chamber ensemble consisting of members of the Chicago Symphony orchestra, will play timeless classics at a gala event on the waterfront. (Between Franklin and Wells Sts, 1 PM. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 2 p.m.).
Marsh Fish
Giant fish (of course, this will be a huge doll) and the orchestra will form the basis of bright and colourful festive procession, which will March along the promenade twice a day. (Direction from Columbus Dr West to Lake St – at noon. In the direction of Lake St East to Columbus Dr — 2 PM).
Exhibition and race in the dragon boats
Big Chicago club dragon boat and the Chicago chamber of Commerce Chinatown Chinese represent this tradition visitors to the waterfront Riverwalk. (Between Wells and Dearborn Sts, 5 PM).
Pyrotechnic waterfall
Complete the celebration of the shortest exhibition all day — «pyrotechnic» waterfall, which will last only a minute. Evening sky, water, fireworks – what could be better? (Theater River Theater, between Clark and LaSalle Sts, 8 PM).
