South Shore Cultural Center

Grab your costume & show-it-off as you parade up Russell Dr. during the 6th Annual Upside Down Parade in collaboration with the Chicago Mayor's Office & My Chi, My Future initiative. Fill your bag with candy as you walk down Washington Park, 5531 S. Russell Dr., on Oct. 25 at 12pm & watch djs, dancers, jugglers & others perform 🤡👻🎃. For more info., visit https://bit.ly/UpsideDownParade2025.

is presented by Mars, Incorporated

'Retrospective' is the newest art exhibition at the South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Dr., opening on Oct. 25 at 12 pm. From visual art to podcasts by teaching artists, youth participants & community members, there is something for every art lover to enjoy! Support the arts & experience the beauty of community creativity. For more info., visit https://bit.ly/YCSRetrospective2025.

📸: Cycles Exhibition by Bee Rodriguez

As we build a stronger Chicago Park District, that is inclusive and accessible to all, I am optimistic about the future of parks and our plans to better connect people to programs that will enhance their overall physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
This holiday, I’d like to wish you and your loved ones a very safe and festive season. It is with great pleasure that I invite you to enjoy a brief video of our 2024 highlights, and welcome you to join us in making Chicago’s parks even better in 2025. Happy Holidays & a Prosperous New Year!
Rosa Escareño,
General Superintendent & CEO
👏 Watch here: https://bit.ly/ChiParks2024Accomplishments
🎉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/ChiParks2024YearInReview

Happy Holidays! Dear friends, Chicagoans and families, As 2024 comes to a close, I am grateful to lead this wonderful organization, and extremely proud of what we have accom...