Events
Black History Month
Dr. Carter G. Woodson initiated a celebration of black history in 1926. Dr. Woodson chose the second week in February because it included the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, the Bicentennial (200th birthday) of the U.S.A., the week-long observance was extended to the entire month of February in order to have enough time for celebratory programs and activities. Throughout the month of February, the Chicago Park District celebrates Black History Month by hosting many festivals celebrating African style food, music culture and tradition.
Date  | Time | Main Event | Event Name | Park Name | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/10 | 6:00 PM | Black History Month | Black History Event. "BLACK CHICAGO" | Brainerd Park | $2.00 |
| 02/19/10 | 6:30 PM | Black History Month | Black by Popular Demand | Austin Town Hall | $2 |
| 02/20/10 | 10:00 AM | Black History Month | Umoja Celebration | Homan Square Park | free |
| 02/20/10 | 1:00 PM | Black History Month | Black History Show | La Follette Park | free |
| 02/21/10 | 12:00 PM | Black History Month | Celebrate Black History | Union Park | free |
| 02/26/10 | 6:00 PM | Black History Month | Ashaki Black History Month Celebration | Washington Park | $2 |
| 02/26/10 | 6:00 PM | Black History Month | Black in the Future | Columbus Park | $2 |
| 02/28/10 | 12:00 PM | Black History Month | Black History Month Celebration | Loyola Park | free |