All of a sudden, the trees are green in Chicago and tulips are lining the streets. Spring has arrived in the Windy City!
After a long winter, the city feels full of possibility. I’ve started planning all of my favorite warm weather activities, festivals, and events to enjoy across Chicago. This month’s calendar features a spring tradition that originates in Europe. In many communities, decorating and dancing around a maypole is a way to welcome the new season. Lincoln Square features a maypole in honor of the neighborhood’s German heritage, and May is the perfect time to admire it.
What are your spring traditions?
Jessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is the author of ‘Secret Chicago’ and ‘Chicago Scavenger,’ and she has contributed to several travel guidebooks. Jessica has visited 20+ countries and 30+ U.S. states. She has more than 16 years of experience as a marketing strategist and works as a freelance writer and photographer.
