Tag: midsommarfest

Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. The LGBTQ-friendly festival honoring the neighborhood's Swedish roots, informally marks the beginning of Chicago's summer street fest season.The Swedish American Museum kicked off the event with its traditional dance around the Maypole, and serving of native food favorites like Swedish meatballs and cinnamon rolls. Artists and merchants, both local and visiting, sold their works and local shops and restaurants offered discounts and specials as visitors were encouraged to shop local.The three-day festival featured music and dancing among...

Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. The LGBTQ-friendly festival honoring the neighborhood's Swedish roots, now in its 54th year, informally marks the beginning of summer street fest season.The Swedish American Museum will kick off the event with its traditional dance around the Maypole, and it will be selling native food favorites like Swedish meatballs and cinnamon rolls. Artists and merchants, both local and visiting, will be selling their works and local shops and restaurants will be offering discounts and specials.The three-day festival wouldn't...