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It's time to get out the beach toys and the short-shorts, because summer is finally here.

So let's get into some trivia about parks, barbecues, fairs, street festivals, three-day weekend traditions and, of course, the history of what makes our summers the best in the country.

Quiz: Chicago summer traditions

Let's get into the what makes Chicago summers unbeatable.

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