Chicago’s Celtic Fest Takes Over Millennium Park This Mother’s Day
Celtic Fest Chicago
The 14th Annual Celtic Fest Chicago begins a new tradition in Chicago’s Millennium Park this Mother’s Day weekend, May 8 and 9 for two days of unique music and entertainment bringing old world charm to Chicago. Presented by the City of Chicago and FlyNovaScotia.com, Celtic Fest Chicago is FREE to the public and runs from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. A complete schedule including headliners at the Jay Pritzker Pavillion will be announced soon.
The festival brings world renowned artists to Chicago to celebrate the culture of the seven ancient Celtic nations with performers from Ireland; Brittany, France; Galicia, Spain; Scotland; the Isle of Man; Cornwall; Wales; plus the United States and Canada. Celtic music enfolds a variety of rich cultures, as various geographical areas contribute diverse backgrounds and flavors. Celtic Fest Chicago celebrates this history with music and traditions that date back to 300 B.C.
Celtic Fest Chicago features a full line-up of world-class entertainment both days. Highlights of the festival include the Celtic Art Fair, traditional and contemporary Celtic music and dance plus the popular bagpipe parade, along with a Harp and Uilleann Pipe area. Ladies, pick your favorite set of legs at the Men in Kilts Contest. Brave men will show off their legs in kilts for a contest unlike any other. The Next Generation Stage will host local Celtic music school performers and traditional Celtic dancing will be performed throughout the weekend on the Jay Pritzker Pavillion stage.
Celtic Fest Chicago is presented by the Mayor’s Office of Special Events and FlyNovaScotia.com. For more information and updates call the Mayor’s Office of Special Events at (312) 744-3315 or visit www.celticfestchicago.us. For help in planning your trip to Chicago visit www.explorechicago.org. Become a fan of Celtic Fest Chicago on Facebook and follow our updates on Twitter (twitter.com/marylmay).
Image courtesy of Explore Chicago
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