Should Chicago have a permanent festival space? - WBEZ Chicago

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Original Load Date Nov. 12, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Last Updated Nov. 12, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2026/11/12/should-chicago-have-a-permanent-festival-space

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Thousands of people travel far and wide to attend Chicago festivals like Lollapalooza in Grant Park and Riot Fest in Douglass Park. But many Chicagoans have been pushing for large, private gatherings like these to stay out of the city’s public parks. _Say More_ talks about the pros and cons of hos...