State St and Lake St

Sundays on State—which shuts down a strip of State Street spanning from Jackson to Randolph Streets for activations, performances, food and shopping—brings thousands of visitors downtown to check out everything from outdoor dining and browsing opportunities to pop-up karaoke and barre fitness classes. The event returns on two Sundays this year by popular demand. For a full schedule of vendors and events, check out Chicago Loop Alliance's website.

This annual arts-centric Halloween parade returns to State Street to cap off the City of Chicago's “Halloweek” festivities with an evening of colorful, family-friendly flair. Watch as participants from major cultural organizations, inspiring youth programs and aspiring artists in every field march down the downtown thoroughfare and prepare for a spectacle. Plus, Arts in the Park is bringing back its “Upside Down” parade in Washington Park—where attendees can walk through a route thronged by costumed performers and puppeteers.