PHOTOS: More Than 1 Million Flock To The Taste Of Chicago 2019 For Food, Fun

The Taste of Chicago wrapped up Sunday. Here's a look at the summertime fest for foodies.

3:02 PM CDT on Jul 15, 2019

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DOWNTOWN — The Taste of Chicago brought more than one million people to Grant Park this weekend for music, art and a whole lot of food.

Attendees sampled 300 menu items from 80 restaurants, and city officials said the event drummed up $106 million in “economic impact” for the city, according to the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

Photographer Brittany Sowacke was on hand to document the five-day festival.

All photos courtesy by Brittany Sowacke for Block Club Chicago.

Brittany Sowacke

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