Fiesta Back of the Yards 2023

47th and Ashland through Damen

Three full days of live entertainment, Carnival Rides, Latin Cuisine, Games and much more!____________________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards Police District: 9 District Sub CBO: Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact Number: 773-447-4105

Juneteenth Celebration

Pottawatomie Park 7340 N Rogers, Chicago, IL

Celebrate Juneteenth with food, drink, and fun at this Light in the Night event for all to enjoy. Neighborhood: Rogers ParkPolice District: 9th DistrictSub CBO: N/A Contact: Darrell Dacres, CP4P ONE Northside Violence Prevention Program ManagerContact Number: 773-999-1630

LIN Event

Garfield Park 300 N.Hamlin, Chicago, IL

Food, entertainment , PUB ED. Neighborhood: AustinPolice District: 11th District Contact: Sam CastroContact Number: 630-710-0004

LIN Event

Columbus Park 500 S. Central, Chicago, IL

Food, entertainment , PUB ED. Neighborhood: AustinPolice District: 15th District Contact: Sam CastroContact Number: 630-710-0004

Claretian Light in the Night

Street/Corner Chicago, IL

Food, Barber, Music, Arts & Craft, Resource Table, South Deering Police District: 4th Contact: James Sims Contact Number: 773-791-0674

Project Play

Gary/Ortiz school campus 3000 S Lawndale, 60623, Chicago IL, Chicago, IL

"Public space activitation. Free Food and Activities for all ages! Music, sports, zumba, art, loteria, etc. ____________________ Neighborhood: Little Village Police District: 10 District Sub CBO: Beyond the Ball Contact: David Serrano Contact Number: 773-943-9988"

LIN Event

Jackson and Hamlin Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

Food, entertainment , PUB ED. Neighborhood: AustinPolice District: 11th District Contact: Sam CastroContact Number: 630-710-0004

LIN Event

S. Centrel Columbus Park 500 S. Centrel Chicago IL, Chicago, IL

Food, entertainment , PUB ED. Neighborhood: AustinPolice District: 15th District Contact: Sam CastroContact Number: 630-710-0004

Claretian Light in the Night

Street/Corner Chicago, IL

Food,Barber,Music,Arts & Craft, Resource Table South Shore Police District: 4th Contact: James Sims Contact Number: 773-791-0674

LIN-GP SWOP’s Hoop, Don’t Shoot-Game 1

55th and Homan Ave. 55th St. and Homan Ave., Chicago, Illinois

This will be the kickoff and first game of our 8-week summer basketball tournament: SWOP's Hoop, Don't Shoot-LIN series of events. We will be hosting a tournament in this block party to help create a safe space for youth in the community. We will speak of the importance of creating safe spaces, holding recreational activities,...

Project Play

Gary/Ortiz school campus 3000 S Lawndale, 60623, Chicago IL, Chicago, IL

"Public space activation. Free Food and Activities for all ages! Music, sports, zumba, art, loteria, etc. ____________________ Neighborhood: Little Village Police District: 10 District Sub CBO: Beyond the Ball Contact: David Serrano Contact Number: 773-943-9988

Rollerskating in the Park

Cornell Square Park 1809 W. 50th., Chicago, IL

A celebration of partnering with other community organizations to help our neighborhood with food, entertainment, etc. FREE FOR ALL!____________________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards Police District: 9 District Sub CBO: Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact Number: 773-447-4105

 

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