DRINK THIS
Persephone Poptail, $12
Popsicles really hit the spot on a summer day — too bad they get all melty and end up on the sidewalk in a split second. You won’t have to worry about that happening at DeLaCosta (465 E. Illinois St. 312-464-1700), where your tiny frozen popsicle treat chills out in your cocktail. Sip on this mix of Grey Goose L’Orange, Pama pomegranate liqueur, blood orange puree and cava, then suck on your mini-pomegranate popsicle. Pina Colada and Mango Peach Poptails also available.
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FEST FLASH
Fifth Annual Randolph Street Market
Festival
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Sunday
Where: Randolph Street and Ogden Avenue in West Town
Entry: $10 fee covers repeat entry all weekend
Get there: No. 65 Grand Avenue bus; Ashland Green/Pink Line “L” stop
The basics: The former Chicago Antique Market has a new name and a few new tricks this year, including themed mini-markets boasting rare vinyl recordings, gourmet foods and global wares. Local indie designers return with original fashions and accessories and, if you need new summertime wheels, peruse classic cars and Schwinn bicycles from the ’60s and ’70s. A farmers’ market, live music and food vendors round it out.
Don’t miss: A free trolley loops between Water Tower Place (835 N. Michigan Ave.) and the market, departing Michigan Avenue on the hour between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
MORE FESTIVALS
Memorial Day Festival
Annual Mexican party features live music, food vendors, dancing and a rodeo on Monday in Pilsen’s Plaza Garibaldi. Tickets: $20-23
Memorial Day Parade — Downtown Chicago
With 10,000 participants annually, this procession is billed as one of the largest in the country. The parade steps off from State Street and Wacker Drive at noon Saturday.
WOOGMS 45th Annual Memorial Day Parade
Members of the Wellington-Oakdale Old Glory Marching Society (W.O.O.G.M.S) march through Lakeview with the Jesse White Drum Corps. The parade begins at Pine Grove and Wellington Avenues at 11 a.m. Monday.
Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest 2008
Plotting a mini-vacation? Head to Chicago Gaelic Park in Oak Forest for six covered stages of live music Friday through Monday.
– Rebecca Palmore, metromix events producer
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