Thank you for saving the date! On Thursday, February 6, 2020 the Parliament of the World’s Religions is sponsoring the Chicago Interfaith Fair: Our City, Our History, Our Movement in commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week. Interfaith organizations and communities of faith in the city are coming together for a full day of programming, art, exhibits and information tables.

As you prepare to join us this upcoming Thursday, please take a few minutes to read over information regarding the program, exhibits, venue and transportation.

Featuring the Brahma Kumaris Community, Catalyst’s Cultural Connections Student Group, and Elisabeth Graffy

Featuring performances by  Redline Singers, Mandala Arts, Van Gilmer representing the Baha’i Community, Bhai Dharminder Singh and Mantej Singh representing the Sikh Community, and  Ho Etsu Taiko.

And programs from Dr. Jeanette Banashak, Isadora Leidenfrost, PhD, Myriam Renaud, PhD, IFYC, Faith in Place, OMNIA Institute for Contextual Leadership, Spiritual Playdate, The Niagara Foundation, Pastor Beth Brown and John Lee (Lincoln Park Presbyterian),Caroline Williams (Chicago Muslims Green Team), Rabbi Michael Zedek (Emanuel Congregation), ARISE Chicago and the Interfaith Community  for Detained Immigrants.

The fair will feature an exhibit space featuring a display on the history of interfaith in the city, World Interfaith Harmony Week, the Faiths of Chicago Poster Series, the Goddess Banners Exhibit, and art and photos from past interfaith events.

The fair will also feature information tables where you can connect with our partners and members of the community.

Area I features interfaith organizations in the city and Area II features individuals and communities of faith and spirituality from the Chicago community. 

The Chicago Cultural Center is located at 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602 and the Fair will be hosted on the second floor G.A.R. Hall & Rotunda.

We recommend entering through the North Entrance, located at Randolph & Michigan. The Fair will feature programming from 12 pm - 6:30 pm, the venue is open from 10 am - 7 pm.

The Cultural Center is connected via the pedway to Millenium Station (serving Metra & South Shore Line) and Lake Station (Red Line).

CTA bus stops at Michigan & Lake/Randolph and the train stop at Washington/Wabash (serving Pink, Green, Brown, Orange & Purple line) are a 2-3 minute walk to the Center.

Paid parking is available at:

InterPark (52 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601)
Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage (20 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601)
FCMS Parking Garage (120 N Garland Ct, Chicago, IL 60602)

Organizing your own celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week in the city? The Parliament wants to be your partner in the observance of this historic 10th anniversary.

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