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Northalsted Market Days previews fest favs and debuts
From a press release
2016-07-25
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JULY 7, 2016—Northalsted Market Days, one of the largest street festivals in the Midwest, returns to Boystown for its 35th year August 13-14.
A preview of this year's line-up reveals festival favorites alongside new debuts.
R&B diva Deborah Cox returns to headline the festival, while pop singer and Warner Bros. recording artist Jake Miller makes his Market Days debut. In addition, Alex Newell from Glee fame brings his dance-pop to the stage.
Festival goers should expect new and innovative interactive opportunities throughout the festival this year to celebrate its 35th Anniversary.
Christopher Barrett Politan, Executive Director of Northalsted Business Alliance remarks, "Market Days draws a national and international crowd to Boystown every year. We look forward to welcome revelers for a weekend of great fun, terrific entertainment and celebration of the tremendous businesses that help create our iconic neighborhood."
Northalsted Market Days
Halsted from Belmont to Addison
August 13-14
11 am to 10 pm
$10 Suggested Donation
A complete schedule including days and times will be available in the coming weeks.
About the Northalsted Business Alliance ( NBA )
Formed in 1980, NBA represents more than 100 businesses along the North Halsted Street corridor. The organization hosts major events throughout the year including Chicago Pride Fest, Northalsted Market Days, Pride Prom, Frost Fest and the Halloween Parade. For information about NBA visit www.northalsted.com .
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