Chicago Gospel Music Festival
The popularity of gospel music is on the rise in the United States and Chicago's annual Gospel Music Festival pays tribute to the inspiring musical art form.

For one weekend in late spring, Grant Park is home to this famed festival. With attendance numbers somewhere near the 150,000 mark, festival-goers delight in the uplifting sounds of more than 40 gospel artists and groups on three stages. From classic to contemporary, music is in the air at this free event. Food and various activities, not to mention the incredible lakefront views help to round out the weekend thus appealing to every member of the family. Prepare to be energized and inspired! Grant Park is accessible by subway and elevated line as well as by car. To find out more about this year's festival acts, log on to www.cityofchicago.org and click on 'Exploring Chicago' for a link to the festival section of the site.