Friday the 13th at Taste of Chicago

This summer Friday the 13^th fell during the Taste of Chicago.  I decided to take a walk down to Grant Park after work to check it out.  I knew that I was I was going to be busy the following day.  I obtained tickets for the Def Leppard & Journey concert at Wrigley Field and wanted to be low key that evening, (I never go out on Friday the 13th btw).  It was another hot weekend in Chicago.  I was sweating up a storm once I got there.  I was craving a jibarito sandwich.  I figured I would walk in and walk straight out to enjoy my meal when I heard some house music playing.  I found the Chicago Summerdance stage and people were slowly gathering around.  I stayed for a bit and watched people dance.  I did not want to stick around when it closed because of the rush, so I left early.  Regardless, I’m glad I treated myself to my sandwich.  Quick fact:  the jibarito was invented here in Chicago!

Taste of Chicago with Alessia Cara

Once July 4^th weekend was over it was back to work.  That Wednesday it was pretty slow because of the holiday falling on a Tuesday.  Chicago use to host Taste of Chicago during July 4^th weekend, but they changed over the years to fall on AFTER the holiday.  My brother wanted to come downtown with his girlfriend to check it out, and since I work right down the street from Grant Park, I agreed to join them.

What a nice surprise!  Alessia Cara was the big act of the night and she was amazing!  I truly feel blessed to see her since she’s going to be HUGE.  We had a great time!