CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago’s legendary Sundays on State is back for its fifth year, transforming State Street into a vibrant, free block party celebrating art, culture, community and more.

“There’s music and performers, arts and culture, over 50 food vendors, 200 retail vendors and over 400 participants,” Ariella Gibson of the Chicago Loop Alliance, said.

The block party started as an initiative to revive the Loop’s economy after the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing vital foot traffic to local storefronts.

It has now grown into a citywide celebration of art, community, culture, food and connection.

“A lot of things to see. A variety of food, vendors and everything. Shopping at the same time,” Yvette Wheeler said.

For the Konkimalla family, the event has become a treasured tradition as they re

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