Chicago weekend events: Memorial Day Parade, Sueños, Chicago Sky

1. 🇺🇸 Chicago Memorial Day Parade

This year's Chicago Memorial Day Parade will be led by local U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Zeita Merchant.

Why it matters: Merchant, the parade grand marshal, recently became the first African American woman promoted to flag rank in Coast Guard history.

If you go: The Saturday event begins with a wreath laying ceremony 11am at Daley Plaza followed by the parade along State Street at noon.

How to watch: Stream the parade at Chicago.gov/live

Free

2. 🧸 "Bluey" exhibit

• This immersive experience centered around the Emmy-winning cartoon opens Friday at CAMP in Lincoln Park. Tickets start at $44

3. 🇲🇽 Mole de Mayo

• Pilsen's three-day festival at 18th and Halsted showcases mole dishes, local merchants, music, dancing, cultural performances and lucha libre wrestling. $5–10 donations suggested
• When: 5–10pm Friday, noon–10pm Saturday, noon-9pm Sunday

4. 🎶 Sueños

• Rauw Alejandro, Peso Pluma and Maluma headline this festival Saturday and Sunday in Grant Park.
• The fine print: Festival passes are currently waitlisted, but tickets for the afterparties are available now.

5. 🏀 Chicago Sky

• Catch Angel Reese in the Sky's home opener against the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena 7pm Saturday. Tickets start at $80
• How to watch: CBS Sports Network

6. 🛍️ Randolph Street Market

• Shop for antiques from hundreds of vendors while enjoying live music and food from beignets to lobster rolls 10am–5pm Saturday and Sunday. Tickets start at $12
• Address: 1341 W. Randolph St.

7. 🍗 WingOut

Bring your appetite to Gallagher Way Saturday and Sunday for this festival featuring wings from more than a dozen vendors along with live soul, reggae and R&B.

If you go: Pre-event tickets are sold out. Walk-in tickets are available 5pm Saturday and Sunday.