Things to do around Chicago Memorial Day weekend

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There are lots of street festivals and markets this weekend, including the Randolph Street Market Festival and Mole de Mayo.

After a wreath-laying ceremony in Daley Plaza at 11 a.m., the parade kicks off with Grand Marshal Major General Rodney Boyd, who is the highest-ranking African American officer in the Illinois National Guard’s history.

Ceremony starts at 11 a.m. May 27 at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St.; parade starts at noon May 27 on State Street from Lake to Van Buren streets; free, more information at chicago.gov

This vintage and antiques flea market is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, with more than 200 vendors selling art, décor, clothes and jewelry. There will also be food and drink vendors, while live bands will perform each day to add to the festive vibes.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 27-28 at Randolph Street Market, 1341 W. Randolph St.; general admission for both days is $12, children under 12 are free at randolphstreetmarket.com

The Mole de Mayo festival takes place in the Pilsen neighborhood.

This festival in the Pilsen neighborhood celebrates Latino culture and Mexican cuisine, complete with a mole cook-off. The open-air mercado will feature local artisans, crafters and merchants. Entertainment includes two stages of music, cultural performances and lucha libre wrestling that adds to the festival’s unique atmosphere.

5 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 26, noon to 10 p.m. May 27 and noon to 9 p.m. May 28 on 18th St., Ashland through 18th St., Blue Island Ave.; suggested donation of $5, more information at moledemayo.org

This festival, which takes place on Sheffield Avenue in the Lakeview neighborhood, will feature local tribute bands, food, beer and wine and lots of artisans. A community entertainment stage will feature neighborhood music acts, DJs and other performers.

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 27-28 at 3200 N. Sheffield Ave.; more information at chicagoevents.com

The first big Grant Park music event of the summer is the return of Sueños (or Dreams), a two-day lakefront bash of Latin music and Reggaeton. Headliners are Wisin Y Yandel, Nicky Jam, Grupo Firme and Feid. Sueños is presented by the producers behind Baja Beach Fest and C3 Presents, which puts on Lollapalooza.

Noon to 10 p.m. May 27-28 in Grant Park, entrance at Buckingham Fountain; tickets from $199 (ages 18+) at suenosmusicfestival.com

Janet Jackson poses in the press room during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

The legendary Janet Jackson is out on her 10th concert tour, named after the hit single from her 1997 album “The Velvet Rope.” She’s playing the Chicago area for one night only at the newly renamed Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park.

7:45 p.m. May 27 at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park; tickets from $54 at concerts.livenation.com

It’s been more than 30 years since his self-titled debut album in 1991. He celebrates that album and its 1994 follow-up “Seal II” this weekend at the Chicago Theatre with guest The Buggles.

8 p.m. May 27 at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.; tickets from $31 at msg.com

SummerSalt Market

This Memorial Day edition of the venue’s summer market will feature vendors selling furniture, vinyl and vintage items, as well as food and beverages for sale.

Noon to 5 p.m. May 27-28 at The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., free, more information at eventbrite.com

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