Sueños Music Festival Kicks Off Second Year Of Celebrating Reggaeton At Grant Park

GRANT PARK — Summer in Chicago commenced over Memorial Day weekend with the second annual Sueños Music Festival.

The festival drew thousands of fans donning flags and vibrant attire as they sang, danced and celebrated Latino culture through music.

The star-studded lineup included legendary Wisin Y Yandel, Feid, El Alfa and Ivy Queen on Saturday, followed by Grupo Firme, Becky G, Myke Towers, and Nicky Jam on Sunday.

“The fact that we are filling up Grant Park, and celebrating our ancestors, celebrating our culture, celebrating our music in such a peaceful, positive way, it’s just one of the ways that we can contribute to the city,” South Side Latino organizer Berto Aguayo said at last year’s festival.

Sueños is organized by C3 Presents, the same team that orchestrates Lollapalooza, and La Familia, the team behind Baja Beach Fest.

Sueños organizers said the music festival generated $120.9 million in economic activity in Chicago in its first year, more than the NASCAR Fourth of July weekend street race is expected to rake in.

Sueños was the first in a slew of events to be held in Grant Park this summer. The NASCAR race will take to the streets in five weeks. Portions of the park will be closed in June and July for the race, which has raised the ire of some neighbors.

Photos from Sunday at Sueños Music Festival:

Eduin Caz crushes a can of beer as Grupo Firme headlines the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023.

Nicky Jam performs during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023.

Becky G performs during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023.

Myke Towers performs during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023.

Festival goers hold tropical drinks and treats during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023.

The Ferris wheel during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023.

Ballet Folklorico de Chicago dance during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023.

Fans sing and show emotion as they waits for Grupo Firme to headline the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023.

Eladio Carrión performs during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023.

Chicago Police officers patrol during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023.

Mariachi Sirenas perform during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023.

Festival goers enjoy music from the hill during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023.

Festival goers hold their hands in the air for water during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023.

Grupo Firme headlines the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023.

Festival goers line up to enter during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023.

Fans cheer as Grupo Firme headlines the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023.

Festival goers pack into Grant Park during the second day of Sueños Music Festival on May 28, 2023.

Eduin Caz sings as Grupo Firme headlines the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023.

Festival goers mill about during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023.

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