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Marist's Annual Southside Summer Festival This Saturday, July 18

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Summary

Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) newsletter announcement promotes Marist High School’s 5th Annual Southside Summer Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026 (4–10 p.m.) at Marist Stadium, with live music and ticketed entry for ages 21+. The email does not mention any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety policy meetings or actions; it notes proceeds support scholarships and financial aid for Marist students. Other major details include a VIP ticket option and an alumni/friends promo code (SF2026) for $15 off general admission advance tickets through July 17.

Email from 19th Ward Office

Dear Chicago,



Marist High School will host their fifth annual Southside Summer Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 4-10 pm. Big Head Todd and the Monsters will headline the fifth annual festival. Eddie 9V and Back Country Boys will kick off the afternoon. Open to ages 21 and above, tickets are $45 in advance (early bird rate ends on Friday, July 17th at 11:55 pm), and $50 at the door. Limited VIP tickets are available for purchase for $165 and include beverages and light food.


Event Details

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Marist Stadium

Gates Open: 4:00 p.m.

Ages: 21+ only (valid photo ID required)


Live Music Lineup:

  • Back Country Boys | 4:00–5:30 pm
  • Eddie 9V | 6:00–7:30 pm
  • Big Head Todd and the Monsters | 8:00–10:00 pm


Southside Summer Festival has become one of the area’s most highly anticipated events of the summer. More than 14,000 people have attended over the last four years. All proceeds raised from the event help to support scholarships and financial aid for current and future Marist High School students. Please see the flyer below for additional details.


Exclusive Offer for Marist Alumni & Friends

Use promo code SF2026 and receive $15 OFF a General Admission Advance ticket, bringing your ticket price down to just $30!


How to use the promo code:

Select the number of General Admission Advance Tickets you would like to purchase and add them to your cart. On the payment screen, click “Add promo code,” enter SF2026, and press “Add.” You’ll see $15 deducted from each General Admission ticket, bringing your ticket price to $30 each.


Promo valid on $45 advance ticket purchase only, now through July 17, 2026.


Please visit marist.net/southside-summer-festival/ or the “GoFan” app to purchase tickets.


Sincerely,



Matthew J. O'Shea

Alderman, 19th Ward

  

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