{"id":1031758,"date":"2026-08-29T21:54:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T21:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1031758\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T21:54:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T21:54:23","slug":"chicago-house-music-festival-filled-grant-park-with-sound-and-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1031758\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago House Music Festival filled Grant Park with sound and energy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chicagoans gathered at Grant Park on Friday for a dance party at the Chicago House Music Festival and Conference. <\/p>\n<p>The park was filled with music, dancing, and performances that celebrated the city\u2019s deep-rooted house music culture. <\/p>\n<p>Several DJs kept the energy and tunes flowing on the turntables while groups of people moved to the beats and rhythms well into the night. <\/p>\n<p>Longtime and new house music fans were brought together to experience a genre native to Chicago. <\/p>\n<p>The event will continue on Saturday at Millennium Park and Sunday at the Chicago Riverwalk. <\/p>\n<p>                            <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-370000\" name=\"image-370000\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"HOUSEFEST_260829-17.jpg\"  width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/cst.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/09ad51e\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/840x560!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F5f%2Fb6%2Feaaf95fc40e8914cc3f3bdd2b9aa%2Fhousefest-260829-17.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9Ijg0MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\"\/><\/p>\n<p>DJ Mark \u201cFlava\u201d Fuller plays music Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-880000\" name=\"image-880000\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"HOUSEFEST_260829-16.jpg\"  width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/cst.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/d463e7c\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/840x560!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F10%2Ffe%2F0d2453a64a7d9b449cf2d86cdba5%2Fhousefest-260829-16.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9Ijg0MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Crowds were engaged with performers Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-950000\" name=\"image-950000\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"HOUSEFEST_260829-14.jpg\"  width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/cst.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/6d24944\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/840x560!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F7d%2Fa1%2Fcb6aa20e4182aa2929aa279348ae%2Fhousefest-260829-14.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9Ijg0MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Caitlin Wonsowski and Orlando De Leon Jr. lead the Brave Soul Movement during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-130000\" name=\"image-130000\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"HOUSEFEST_260829-13.jpg\"  width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/cst.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/cd354d2\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/840x560!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd3%2F1b%2Fb197dbe0487ca7067641d8a70d67%2Fhousefest-260829-13.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9Ijg0MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hasani Olujimi plays the drums Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-020000\" name=\"image-020000\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"HOUSEFEST_260829-11.jpg\"  width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/cst.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/e079c74\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/840x560!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fc9%2F3b%2F26c202a145d5b44dc4e9d8355554%2Fhousefest-260829-11.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9Ijg0MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dana Divine performs in front of an energetic crowd Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-260000\" name=\"image-260000\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"HOUSEFEST_260829-10.jpg\"  width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/cst.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/97d5946\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/840x560!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F98%2F7e%2F65316083445a89e27a8a99461a7e%2Fhousefest-260829-10.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9Ijg0MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\"\/><\/p>\n<p>DJ Ron Troupe (center) plays music on a turntable Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-390000\" name=\"image-390000\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"HOUSEFEST_260829-9.jpg\"  width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/cst.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/e432b99\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/5886x3924+0+0\/resize\/840x560!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fab%2F1e%2F5f703d1d49f49c3ae272472f2476%2Fhousefest-260829-9.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9Ijg0MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dana Divine leads the crowd in song Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-140000\" name=\"image-140000\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"HOUSEFEST_260829-8.jpg\"  width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/cst.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/7d0c060\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/5528x3685+0+0\/resize\/840x560!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F02%2F38%2Fb9891fcf4743b0b575104342ed25%2Fhousefest-260829-8.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9Ijg0MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Large crowds gathered at Grant Park Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival event. <\/p>\n<p>                            <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-f20000\" name=\"image-f20000\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"HOUSEFEST_260829-7.jpg\"  width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/cst.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/c27ed27\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/5612x3741+0+0\/resize\/840x560!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F41%2Fed%2Fa562035744b491d9a90782253911%2Fhousefest-260829-7.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9Ijg0MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dancers move to the music Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-3e0000\" name=\"image-3e0000\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"HOUSEFEST_260829-6.jpg\"  width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/cst.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/63749e8\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/5062x3375+0+0\/resize\/840x560!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fce%2F31%2F464f1f3b48a19f82f1c096258b8e%2Fhousefest-260829-6.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9Ijg0MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\"\/><\/p>\n<p>House music fans take in the sound Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-710000\" name=\"image-710000\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"HOUSEFEST_260829-4.jpg\"  width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/cst.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/15f6d32\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/840x560!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fe5%2F2f%2Fea03604e4bc4ab88d53bff4f3abb%2Fhousefest-260829-4.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9Ijg0MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A group dances to the beat of music Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-c70000\" name=\"image-c70000\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"HOUSEFEST_260829-1.jpg\"  width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/cst.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/d11fe29\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6000x4000+0+0\/resize\/840x560!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F8b%2F24%2Fcb53e5ea4c9ca3fd22df44006477%2Fhousefest-260829-1.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NjBweCIgd2lkdGg9Ijg0MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\"\/><\/p>\n<p>People pose for a photo Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Chicagoans gathered at Grant Park on Friday for a dance party at the Chicago House Music Festival 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