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Players and coaches from various Chicago police sports leagues will run the camp alongside former professional athletes to promote leadership, drills and fun. There will also be a free sports camp for children, in partnership with the Chicago Park District.

The day will include a performance by La Jara, a band made up of members of the New York City police department. Gran Community Day on Friday offers free admission as the festival honors the fallen heroes of the Chicago police and fire departments. The drink was created in collaboration with the West Town brewery Casa Humilde Cerveceria and fest organizers Ortega Brothers. More than 150 performers - musicians, dancers and other artists - will make their way to the festival throughout the weekend, including local talents.Īdult attendees can enjoy a GFC Premium Lager, made specifically for the festival. This year features a variety of Latin artists performing, including Milly Quezada, Joe Arroyo and Yeison Jimenez. It “will also include cultural workshops along with invited artists who will share their talent with the community in an exchange of music, art, and dance.” “The festival celebrates Colombia’s culture and traditions - from its cuisine and carnivals, to cumbia and vallenato music and dance,” organizers said in a statement. The festival highlighting Colombian food, dance, music and more is in its ninth year. The celebration of Colombian culture takes place 11 a.m.-10 p.m. NORTH PARK - After holding festivities in Humboldt Park last summer, El Gran Festival Colombiano kicks off in its new home at Northeastern Illinois University this weekend.