Navy Pier produces dozens of special events year-round including seasonal celebrations, festivals, concerts, and cultural events featuring traditional music and dance from around the globe.
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World Music Festival: Chicago 2008
Saturday, September 20: Noon-9:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 21: 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
At the Bud Light Stage in the Navy Pier Beer Garden
FREE ADMISSION
All ages
The City of Chicago's 2008 World Music Festival presents a weekend celebration of ethnic/folk music ensembles from around the globe in the Navy Pier Beer Garden.
Saturday, September 20
12:00 p.m. Seckou Keita Quartet
1:30 p.m. Rupa & The April Fishes
3:30 p.m. Chicha Libre
Featuring Music and Fireworks in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
FREE ADMISSION
Dates & Times:
Live Music at the Navy Pier Beer Garden
Friday, September 19: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 20: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fireworks with Latin Music Soundtrack
Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 12-13, 19-20, at 9:00 p.m.M
Navy Pier kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with salsa music and Mexican folkloric dance at the Bud Light Stage in the Navy Pier Beer Garden. Plus, enjoy two weekends of fireworks synchronized to a special Tribute to Latin Music soundtrack. Presented in conjunction with the City of Chicago’s World Music Festival.