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How to do summer festivals: Two cents from Chicago natives

   

It’s summer festival season in Chicago! From Market Days to World Dumpling Fest to the African/Caribbean International Festival of Life and dozens more, the city’s festivals give you the chance to eat, dance, and enjoy a new part of the city. WBEZ digital audience engagement manager Taylor Faye Nazon and Bekoe from our sister station Vocalo give us their top recommendations and advice for getting out there this year.

Find a full list of this summer’s festivals at do312.com.

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