Via the Mayor's Office of Special Events

City Provides a Spring Lift

Families suffering from both cabin and spring fever will shout,"May Day," and have the answer to their call - Mayor Daley's Kids & Kites Festival, May 1, in Lincoln Park, presented by the City of Chicago and Harris Bank, in partnership with Anixter Center.

This annual festival celebrates a return to the outdoors in a fun and often big way as professional kit flyers demonstrate a "how to" as they maneuver the giant cat and octopus kites in the sky.

Kids can join in the fun by making, decorating and flying their own kites made from free kits provided by the City of Chicago and Walgreens (while supplies last).  Kites will also be available for purchase at the Kite Harbor booth.

Big Kite Candy Drop Returns!

The Big Kite Candy Drop will once again happen during the festival.  This children's favorite feels like candy is dropping from the sky when it's released from the specially filled kite.

Shrek the Musical tickets!

Proving that even "ogres" can be generous, festival attendees will have the opportunity to win a family four-pack of tickets to the Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning SHREK the Musical, which will play the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement beginning July 13 - September 5.  The SHREK street team will distribute Shrek ears so everyone can join in the fun. 

The 12th Annual Kids & Kites Festival is May 1 in Lincoln Park at Cricket Hill (Montrose and Lake Shore Drive).  Event hours are 10am to 4pm and the festival includes strolling entertainment as well.

For more information on Mayor Daley's Kits and Kites, visit www.chicagokidsandkites.us or call 312.744.3370.  Kids and Kites is sponsored by Harris Bank, in partnership with Anixter Center, and participating sponsors includes Walgreens and Whole Foods.  The 12th Annual Mayor Daley's Kids and Kites is presented by the Mayor's Office of Special Events in conjunction with the Chicago Park District.