Chicago western suburb events

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Thousands of people call the western suburbs of Chicago home because of their proximity to the city as well as community events. The western suburbs are made up of many different towns that have their own celebrations and events that cater to the people who live there. Some are much larger and attract not only residents of the area but also people from all over the Chicago area and beyond.

1. Ribfest

   • Naperville, Illinois, is one of the largest Chicago suburbs, located roughly 25 miles west of the city. Every year Naperville hosts Ribfest, which is held in Knoch Park and runs from July 1 through July 4. In the past, the fest has brought in well-known performers and musicians such as Blue Oyster Cult, Los Lonely Boys and Sammy Hagar. Other fest attractions include the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls training camp, and a variety of local radio stations broadcasting live. The festival features some of the best BBQ around including The Southern Living BBQ and KC BBQ. The festival is caped off with a long and exciting fireworks show that starts at dawn on the 4th of July.

     Naperville Ribfest

     Knoch Park

     700 South West St.

     Naperville, IL 60540

   Brookfield Zoo's Creatures of the Night

   • The Brookfield Zoo is in the town of Riverside, Illinois, located five miles west of Chicago. The zoo features one of the largest and rarest collections of different animals and species around. It also offers a variety of exhibits, educational programs and events. Creatures of the Night runs on weekends from mid October until Halloween. The event celebrates the Halloween season by completely transforming the entire zoo with spooky decorations and encouraging visitors to dress in costume. The event also features a Monster Mash Dance Party and scavenger hunt.

     Brookfield Zoo

     31st St. & S 1st Ave.

     Riverside, IL 60546

     708-688-8000

     brookfieldzoo.org&lrm-

   Lombard Cruise Nights

   • Lombard, Illinois, is situated roughly 15 miles west of Chicago and hosts Cruise Nights. Cruise Nights are located in downtown Lombard on the corner of St. Charles Road and Park Avenue. The event takes place every Saturday evening from June through August. Not only does the event feature some of the rarest and most admired cars in history but also a variety of events and activities. Each week the event offers either a DJ or live band including the Beatles Tribute Band, Vinyl Highway and The Neverly Brothers.

     Lombard Cruise Nights

     Corner of St. Charles Rd. and Park Ave.

     Lombard, IL 60148

Source: www.ehow.com

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