Most people have a familiar concept of what a parade usually looks like: marching bands oom-pah-pahing, costumed participants strutting, people on floats waving. But Chicago’s Arts in the Dark Parade loves to turn preconceived notions upside down.
For starters, although most parades are daytime extravaganzas, this one happens at night. It also eschews corporate floats and waving politicians. This artist-centered spectacle brings participants from all corners of the city, all focused on performing on State Street.
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