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June Events in Chicago: How to Stay Safe and What To Do If an Injury Occurs
Festival season never ends in Chicago. Summer is a particularly popular time for events both indoors and out.
If you’re enjoying events in Chicago this June, stay safe. Take steps to protect yourself and others. If an injury occurs, act promptly to protect health and safety and to speak to an experienced Chicago injury lawyer about your legal rights.
Chicago June Events & Activities
June is full of events in Chicago, as warmer weather draws people outdoors. Some of Chicago’s biggest events in June include:
- Chicago Pride Fest. Chicago Pride Fest fills the streets of the Northalsted neighborhood June 21 and 22, 2025. Northalsted is one of the nation’s oldest LGBTQ+ neighborhoods. On June 29, Chicago continues the celebration with the Chicago Pride Parade. This year’s Pride Fest is the 24th annual celebration.
- Puerto Rican Fest. Chicago’s classic Puerto Rican Fest/Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas takes place in Humboldt Park from June 12 to 15, 2025. Enjoy Puerto Rican food and drinks, music, and other events, including the 5k San Juan Run.
- Grant Park Music Festival. The Grant Park Music Festival celebrates its 90th summer in 2025. From June 11 to August 16, the Festival offers free classical music concerts to attendees in Grant Park. Come hear the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus tackle old favorites and new pieces from some of the world’s most vibrant new composers.
Staying Safe During Chicago Festivals and Activities
Chicago offers regular festivals throughout the summer. For those with adventurous spirits, there’s always something to do. Yet it’s also important to stay safe, so you can enjoy everything Chicago has to offer this summer.
If you’re heading out to a Chicago summer festival:
- Dress for the weather and the venue. It’s often cooler by the lake, so bring layers. Choosing natural fibers like cotton can reduce the risk of more serious injury if you’re exposed to open flames. Check the forecast before you leave and plan ahead.
- Cover your basic needs. Sunblock, a hat, and a large water bottle can help you avoid common summer conditions like sunburn or heat exhaustion. Comfortable shoes can help you navigate busy, cluttered areas safely. A full phone battery will help ensure you have access to assistance if you need it.
- Look before you leap. When you attend a festival, spend some time simply looking around. Note where entrances and exits are located. If there are food trucks, fireworks, or other sources of heat or flame, note where these are located and keep your distance. Identify the locations of bathrooms, drinking fountains, and first-aid stations.
- Plan your alcohol intake and travel. Planning to sample alcoholic beverages at the festival? Decide in advance how much you’ll drink and stick to it. Also, plan your route home before you leave. Will you walk, take public transportation, or rely on a sober friend or Uber to drive?
If injuries do occur, speak to an experienced Chicago festival injury attorney.
5 Steps To Take If You Are Injured This Summer in Chicago
No matter how careful you are, you may still be injured if someone else is negligent or reckless. If you’re injured at a Chicago festival this summer, take these steps to protect your health, safety, and legal rights:
- Put safety first. Move yourself and others out of the way of immediate danger, if possible. However, do not move someone who is seriously injured. Instead, warn others to clear the area.
- Llama al 911. Call 911 or have someone nearby do so. Emergency responders can protect those present, document the accident, provide medical attention, and address any ongoing dangers.
- Busca atención médica. Get medical treatment for your injuries as soon as possible. This may mean going to the nearest hospital emergency room, visiting an urgent care center, or scheduling the next available appointment with your family physician. Don’t delay: the sooner you get medical care, the more information you will have on how to heal from your injuries.
- Guarda tus papeles. Doctor’s notes, medical bills, accident reports, letters from work about sick leave – any paperwork related to your injury may be valuable evidence of your losses. Save this paperwork and keep it in a safe location. Consider making both print and digital copies.
- Speak to a lawyer. An experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer can help you protect your legal rights.
Your attorney can help you seek compensation and hold negligent parties accountable for their actions. To learn more, talk to the team at Briskman, Briskman & Greenberg today.
