Copernicus Center

### Taste of Polonia 2024

**Event Dates and Times:**
- **Friday, August 30:** 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- **Saturday, August 31:** 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- **Sunday, September 1:** 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- **Monday, September 2:** 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM

**Location:**
Copernicus Center  
5216 W. Lawrence Ave.  
Chicago, IL 60630

**Event Overview:**
Join us for the Taste of Polonia Festival 2024, a vibrant celebration of Polish culture and the Chicagoland community. This four-day event offers a rich cultural experience with nonstop live music, dance performances, authentic Polish food and beer, exhibitions, a carnival, local merchants, a casino, and a Kids Stage filled with engaging activities.

**Highlights:**
- **Live Music:** Enjoy a diverse array of music genres including pop, alternative, ethnic, rock, classical, dance, and traditional polka from over 60 live bands and artists performing across three stages.
- **Performances:** Spectacular shows by symphonic orchestras, local folk song and dance groups, and performers of all ages at the Copernicus Theater stage.
- **Movie Screenings:** Feature films and documentaries will be shown throughout the festival.
- **Sunday Mass:** The festival will begin with an 11:00 AM Catholic Mass on the Theater Stage on Sunday morning.
- **Merchant & Vendor Row:** Discover a variety of goods from local businesses and imported items, including clothing, jewelry, and gifts.

**Family Activities:**
- **Kids Stage:** Face painting, balloon animals, carnival games, inflatables, mascots, karate and dance showcases, Police Academy, disco hour, and junior gymnastics.
- **Indoor Activities:** Arts and historical exhibits, Kid’s Art Show, and displays by private and local artists.
- **Casino:** Adults can enjoy Texas Hold’ Em and Blackjack at the indoor casino.

**Additional Information:**
Taste of Polonia is the country’s largest and oldest Polish Festival, attracting over 45,000 attendees. Don’t miss out on celebrating Chicago’s favorite ethnic festival!

**Tickets:**
Tickets will be available soon. For more information and the event schedule, visit [TOPChicago.Org](http://TOPChicago.Org).

**Health and Safety Notice:**
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people gather. By attending the event, you assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree to the terms outlined by the Copernicus Foundation.

**Contact Information:**
For ticket and box office inquiries, please call 773-205-0044 or email [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you at the Taste of Polonia 2024!