Becky G performs during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
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 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.
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. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoNicky Jam performs during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoBecky G performs during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoMyke Towers performs during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFestival goers hold tropical drinks and treats during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoThe Ferris wheel during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoBallet Folklorico de Chicago dance during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFans 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. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoEladio Carrión performs during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoChicago Police officers patrol during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoMariachi Sirenas perform during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFestival goers enjoy music from the hill during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFestival goers hold their hands in the air for water during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoGrupo Firme headlines the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFestival goers line up to enter during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFans cheer as Grupo Firme headlines the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFestival goers pack into Grant Park during the second day of Sueños Music Festival on May 28, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoBecky G performs during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoEduin Caz sings as Grupo Firme headlines the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFestival goers mill about during the second day of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 28, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
