Schedule
Festival Program at a Glance
Our schedule is full of wholesame activities for the whole family: carnival rides, live bands, church tours, and more!
Thursday: Carnival Opening (June 4)
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Thursday opening
Our parish grounds open for our carnival and food/drink options.
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Thursday closing
Our parish grounds close for the day.
Friday: Church Opening (June 5)
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Friday opening
In addition to the carnival and meal options, our church opens to tours throughout the day.
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Byzantine choir concert
Enjoy the St. Mary choir as they chant sacred hymns within the church building.
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Stand-up comedy with Vito Zatto
Kick back for some family-friendly laughs with renowned Chicago comedian Vito Zatto as he performs a stand-up routine with cover songs.
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Friday close
Our parish grounds close for the day.
Saturday: Activity Day (June 6)
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Saturday open
Our parish grounds open to all of our offerings: carnival, food/drink, and church tours.
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Fire Truck Visit
Meet and greet with our local fire department as they give fire truck rides for the whole family!
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Live Concert: How Rude!
Take a trip down memory lane with Chicago's favorite 90's tribute band as they play the classics.
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Live Concert: Saed Khoury & Noor Kurdi
Enjoy St. Mary's very own Saed & Noor as they sings us through a set of some of the parish's favorite Arabic tunes.
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Saturday close
Our parish grounds close for the day.
Sunday: Encore & Closing (June 7)
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Sunday open
Our parish grounds open to all of our offerings: carnival, food/drink, and church tours.
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Live Concert: Buckle
Saddle up and strap on your cowboy boots for Buckle, one of Chicago's hottest country-rock bands!
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Live Concert: Saed Khoury & Bara Talahmeh
An encore concert of Arabic music with Saed & Bara!
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Sunday closing
The conclusion of the festival; we hope to see you next year!
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