International Festival of Life

International Festival of Life Festival of music, food, arts, crafts, games and more. Plus the health, education and talent stage.
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The popular culture event, the 29th African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (IFOL) will this year return to its regular July 4th Independence Day weekend, and will be held, Saturday through Monday, July 2nd - 4th, 2022 from 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM in its original location, Washington Park, 55th Street, South Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL. The official announcement was made today, by Ephraim Martin, D.B.A., President of Martin’s International producer of the festival, who further said, “We will abide and adhere to all COVID-19 Pandemic protocols outlined by the city or the State tenure the 29th IFOL. This year’s festival is again, dedicated to Health Awareness and to Chicago’s Founding Father DuSable,” Martin stated. The family-friendly festival will continue with its tradition of bringing cultures together by teaching and sharing experiences through music, food, arts, crafts, and games the entire weekend. The annual event will feature more than fifty Reggae, Afrobeat, R&B, Blues, Jazz, Gospel, Hip Hop, Steppin’, House, Latin, and other world music acts on two stages. Guests will patronize over one hundred vendors selling and branding their products/items.

🎶🔥 CHICAGO, GET READY! 🔥🎶The legendary Connie Wilson is PERFORMING LIVE at the 33rd Annual International Festival of Li...
09/13/2026

🎶🔥 CHICAGO, GET READY! 🔥🎶

The legendary Connie Wilson is PERFORMING LIVE at the 33rd Annual International Festival of Life, combined with the 10th Annual Jerk, Seafood & Vegan Fest! 🇯🇲🌴✨

Come experience a celebration where music, food, culture, and community come together at Union Park Chicago! Connie Wilson is bringing the soulful, powerful, unforgettable vibes to the stage as we kick off Day 1 — Dancehall Friday! 💃🏽🎤🔥

📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
📍 Union Park • Chicago
🎉 Full Festival: September 25–27, 2026
⏰ Starting at Noon
🎟️ Tickets: FESTOFLIFE.ORG • JSVFEST.COM

Bring the family, bring your friends, and come ready for LIVE entertainment, amazing food, vendors, culture, and GOOD VIBES! 🌺🥁🇯🇲

09/12/2026
Dancehall and reggaeton lovers, this one is for you! 🔥 DJ Papa G is bringing the rhythm, culture and nonstop energy to D...
09/12/2026

Dancehall and reggaeton lovers, this one is for you! 🔥 DJ Papa G is bringing the rhythm, culture and nonstop energy to Dancehall Friday at the 33rd Annual International Festival of Life and JSVFest!

📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
📍 Union Park, Chicago

Pull up ready to move—DJ Papa G is coming to set the festival on fire! 🔥

🎟️ Tickets: FestofLife.org or JSVFest.com

Chicago, get ready! 🔥 DJ Ringo —one of the city’s top cultural DJs—is bringing Caribbean, reggae, hip-hop and more to Da...
09/12/2026

Chicago, get ready! 🔥 DJ Ringo —one of the city’s top cultural DJs—is bringing Caribbean, reggae, hip-hop and more to Dancehall Friday at the 33rd Annual International Festival of Life and JSVFest!

📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
📍 Union Park, Chicago

Come ready to dance, celebrate and experience nonstop international vibes!

🎟️ Tickets: FestofLife.org or JSVFest.com

https://youtu.be/hXoqwCwKOwM This is it! watch this video, Chicago is going crazy! Yes, its all about 33rd Intl Fest of...
09/11/2026

https://youtu.be/hXoqwCwKOwM This is it! watch this video, Chicago is going crazy! Yes, its all about 33rd Intl Fest of Life combined with 10th Anniversary of the Jerk, Seafood & Vegan Fest to officially close the summer, Sept 25-27th in Union Park. More than 30 Reggae, Dancehall and world music performers include Elephant Man, Ace Hood, Chalice, Big Mountain and a Motown Kool and the Gong, Chaka Khan and Rose Royce Tribute, along with Dance Friday with 20 of Chicago's top dance DJs. Get limited time special promo tix

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09/11/2026

🔥🎶 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON, CHICAGO! 🎶🔥 Ace Hood

The 33rd Annual African/Caribbean International Festival of Life is joining forces with the 10th Annual Jerk, Seafood & Vegan Fest for THREE DAYS of music, food, culture and unforgettable vibes! 🌍🇯🇲🔥

📅 September 25–27, 2026
📍 Union Park • Chicago
⏰ Starting at Noon

Get ready for live performances, Dancehall Friday, incredible Caribbean flavors, vendors, entertainment and MORE! Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your appetite — and most importantly, bring your ENERGY! 💃🏽🕺🏽🥁🌴

🎤 Ace Hood, Elephant Man, Chalice, Big Mountain and 30+ acts performing LIVE!

This isn’t just another weekend in Chicago… IT’S FESTIVAL OF LIFE WEEKEND! 🔥🔥🔥

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
FESTOFLIFE.ORG • JSVFEST.COM

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WASHINGTON PARK Located 55th Street Between King Drive & Cottage Grove On Russell Drive
Chicago, IL
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