The Taste of Chicago, held in Chicago’s Grant Park since 1980, is the world’s largest food festival.

This free, family-friendly event includes a diverse array of food offerings from more than 40 restaurants and 15 food trucks. Cooking demonstrations and a host of concerts, from Weezer to Erykah Badu to Spoon, round out the five day event.

In Chicago and looking for something to do? The Taste of Chicago opens today and runs from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. today, Thursday and Friday and from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

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No ticket left behind: Get more for your money at Taste of Chicago – Chicago Tribune