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Millennium Park is a public park located in the Loop community area of Chicago in Illinois, US, and originally intended to celebrate the second millennium. It is a prominent civic center near the city's Lake Michigan shoreline that covers a 24.5acre section of northwestern Grant Park. The area was previously occupied by parkland, Illinois Central rail yards, and parking lots. The park, which is bounded by Michigan Avenue, Randolph Street, Columbus Drive and East Monroe Drive, features a variety of public art. As of 2009, Millennium Park trailed only Navy Pier as a Chicago tourist attraction. In 2015, the park became the location of the city's annual Christmas tree lighting.Planning of the park began in October 1997. Construction began in October 1998, and Millennium Park was opened in a ceremony on July 16, 2004, four years behind schedule. The three-day opening celebrations were attended by some 300,000 people and included an inaugural concert by the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus. The park has received awards for its accessibility and green design. Millennium Park has free admission, and features the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Cloud Gate, the Crown Fountain, the Lurie Garden, and various other attractions. The park is connected by the BP Pedestrian Bridge and the Nichols Bridgeway to other parts of Grant Park. Because the park sits atop a parking garage and the commuter rail Millennium Station, it is considered the world's largest rooftop garden.

The Christkindlmarket Chicago is an annual, free and outdoor holiday market featuring vendors from around the world who display hand-crafted ornaments, toys and unique holiday gifts as well as traditional German foods, sweets and beverages. The market is rich in cultural tradition and includes special events, performers and activities. www.google.com/+christkindlmarket www.twitter.com/christmasCHI www.pinterest.com/christmasCHI

Taste of Chicago is the nation's premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago's dining community. The delicious array of food served at Taste of Chicago is complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire family. Every summer since 1980, Chicago's beautiful Grant Park on the city's magnificent lakefront has been home to the world's largest food festival.. Admission to Taste of Chicago is FREE.

The Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus, led by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar and Chorus Director Christopher Bell, is made up of professional musicians from organizations across the country. Each summer they gather in Millennium Park for over 30 free performances of both beloved and rarely heard masterpieces.

Since 1993, more than 9 million walkers across the United States have raised more than $528 million to help fight breast cancer through Making Strides events. In 2012 alone, nearly 1.1 million participants across the country raised $68 million to help fight breast cancer and in 2013, nearly 300 events will take place nationwide.

WHEN Friday, September 9, 2016, 4:30-10 PM Saturday, September 10, 2016, 2:30-8 PM TICKETS $35 in advance, $45 at the gate Ticket price includes souvenir wine glass, 12 tastings, one pint of any beer available at the festival, seminars, musical entertainment, and the opportunity to purchase wine at a discount. Designated Driver Tickets - $15 This ticket includes two non-alcoholic drinks, seminars, musical entertainment, souvenir wine glass upon departure. Attendees under 21 are admitted for free when accompanied by a paid adult. HOW TO PURCHASE Online: www.windycitywinefestival.com By phone: 877-772-5425 (additional fee applies) At entry gate on the day of the festival

Run Chicago's (and the entire Midwest's) #1 tourist destination as the outdoor running season winds down!!! Be one of the lucky participants to experience Chicago's Perfect 10, comprised of: * 10 Mile run * 10 K run Our Quality of Life Expo inside Navy Pier's Lakeview Terrace is open to the public free of charge and serves as not only gear check, but also as a one-stop resource to learn about healthy lifestyle products and services, and shop for gear to fit your active lifestyle. The Expo is Saturday, April 9th 7:30 am - 1:00 pm Race start times: 10 K **7:30 AM April 9th, 2016 10 Mile 7:45AM Visit our website (http://www.chicagosperfect10.com) to register and learn more about the event. Follow us on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/chiperfect10/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CHIPerfect10

For the last 22 years, the ABC7 Gibbons 5K Run and 3K Walk has proven itself as a landmark event in the Chicagoland area and is a major fundraiser for the Leukemia Research Foundation. Each year on the third Thursday evening in June, more than 2,000 people gather along Chicago’s downtown lakefront to run, walk and raise funds in search of a cure for all blood cancers.

The 31st Chicago Gospel Music Festival will feature local and national artists on June 3 and 4 at the Chicago Cultural Center and in Millennium Park. The festival will celebrate the genre’s deep Chicago roots with traditional choirs and contemporary urban gospel music in the city where the genre was born more than 80-years ago.

Ring in the New Year in style with over 4,000 party-goers in two ballrooms at NYE 2013: New Year’s Eve Celebration at Hilton Chicago. From the moment you enter the historic Hilton Chicago and its awe inspiring architecture you will feel transported into upscale nightlife paradise. The uplifting beats of world renowned performers and DJs will make you dance, while you play a hand in our casino with gorgeous Playboy Playmates. The savory hors d’oeuvres and sweet champagne are only a prelude to the excitement of 4,000 party-goers counting down to midnight.

Buckingham Fountain is a Chicago landmark in the center of Grant Park. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world. Built in a rococo wedding cake style and inspired by the Latona Fountain at the Palace of Versailles, it is meant to allegorically represent Lake Michigan. It operates from April to October, with regular water shows and evening color-light shows. During the winter, the fountain is decorated with festival lights.HistoryThe fountain is considered Chicago's front door, since it resides in Grant Park, the city's front yard near the intersection of Columbus Drive and Congress Parkway. The fountain itself represents Lake Michigan, with four sets of sea horses (two per set) symbolizing the four states—Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana—that border the lake. The fountain was designed by beaux arts architect Edward H. Bennett. The statues were created by the French sculptor Marcel F. Loyau. The design of the fountain was inspired by the Bassin de Latome and modeled after Latona Fountain at Versailles.

Букингемский фонтан  — фонтан в Чикаго . Расположен в Грант-Парке, считается «входными воротами» города. Является одним из крупнейших фонтанов мира.История фонтанаФонтан был подарен городу Кейт Букингем в 1927 году как память об её брате — Кларенсе, поэтому полное название фонтана Мемориальный фонтан Кларенса Букингема . Фонтан был создан под руководством архитектора Эдварда Беннетта, который за основу взял архитектуру фонтана Лантона, что находится возле Версальского дворца в Париже. Скульптуры для фонтана создал французский скульптор Марсель Ф. Лаю . Стоимость фонтана на момент постройки составила. Помимо этого, для поддержания фонтана в рабочем состоянии, Кейт Букингем создалa благотворительный фонд с начальным капиталом. 26 августа 1927 года фонтан начал работу.ОписаниеФонтан находится близ Columbus Drive и Congress Parkway. Так как он расположен в Грант-Парке, что находится в передней части города, то этот фонтан считается входными воротами Чикаго.Диаметр основного бассейна фонтана составляет 280 футов (около 84 метров). В центре бассейна высится трёхуровневая композиция общей высотой 25 футов (7,5 метра, относительно уровня воды в основном бассейне). В этой композиции диаметр бассейна нижнего уровня составляет 103 фута, среднего — 60 футов, а верхнего (чашевидного) — 24 фута. Фонтан выполнен из Джорджского розового мрамора в стиле Рококо и внешне похож на свадебный торт. Вокруг центральной композиции расположены 4 группы морских коней. В общей сложности, фонтан насчитывает 134 струи, из которых ежеминутно выбрасывается 14 тысяч галлонов воды, причём высота центральной вертикальной струи достигает 150 футов (до 46 метров). Суммарный же объём воды в фонтане составляет галлонов.

白金汉喷泉（Buckingham Fountain）是一个芝加哥地标，位于格兰特公园中心。它建于1927年，是世界上最大的喷泉之一。它采用洛可可婚礼蛋糕样式，灵感来自凡尔赛宫的勒托喷泉，象征密歇根湖。它从四月工作到十月，在冬季，喷泉装饰着节日灯。历史白金汉喷泉被认为是芝加哥的前门，因为它位于该市的前院格兰特公园，靠近 Columbus Drive and Congress Parkway哥伦布驱动器和国会大路交会处。喷泉本身代表着密歇根湖，每个海马分别代表滨湖的伊利诺伊州、威斯康星州、密歇根州和印第安纳州。喷泉是由美术学院派建筑师爱德华·H·贝内特设计。雕像出自法国雕刻家Marcel F. Loyau。喷泉的设计灵感来自于凡尔赛宫的勒托喷泉。这个喷泉是由凯特·白金汉捐赠，以纪念她的兄弟克拉伦斯·白金汉，耗资75万美元。喷泉的正式名称是“克拉伦斯·白金汉纪念喷泉”。凯特·白金汉还建立了白金汉喷泉基金，初始投资30万美元，以支付维修费用。 白金汉喷泉于1927年8月26日竣工。参考 Chicago Landmarks: Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain and Garden Chicago Park District: Buckingham Fountain Restore Buckingham Fountain

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