Chicago street closures will affect downtown traffic during Sueños Festival, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, and Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Grant Park.

Drivers traveling near Grant Park, the Loop and the downtown lakefront should expect delays during Memorial Day weekend as several roads remain closed for festival operations and public safety.

Roads Closed Near Grant Park

The affected closures include:

• Balbo from Columbus Drive to DuSable Lake Shore Drive
• Columbus Drive from Roosevelt Road to Jackson
• Balbo Drive from Columbus Drive to Michigan Avenue
• Ida B. Wells/Congress Circle from Columbus Drive to Michigan Avenue

Most of the closures are expected to be lifted by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 25, 2026, according to city officials. However, Balbo Drive from Columbus Drive to DuSable Lake Shore Drive is expected to remain closed until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Traffic control aides will be in the area to help manage vehicle movement and guide drivers around the closures.

The closures are likely to affect people driving through downtown Chicago, especially near Grant Park, Columbus Drive, Michigan Avenue and DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Drivers should check traffic conditions before leaving and use alternate routes when possible.

What Drivers Need to Know