The Viva Chicago Latin Music Festival is considered one of the largest Latin music festivals in the Midwest and the festival entertains both residents and visitors alike. Viva celebrates Chicago's diversity through music, food, dance, art, and last year 180,000 people attended the festival. Saturday hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 to 8 p.m. (hours are subject to change).
Saturday, August 23, 2008 2:30-2:35 pm - National Anthem 2:35-3:30 pm - Everardo Rey y su flota musical 3:40-4:35 pm - Malo featuring Jorge Santana 4:45-5:30 pm - Don Tetto 5:40-6:20 pm - Tommy Torres 6:25-7:05 pm - The Dey 7:10-8:20 pm - Yamil, El orgullo de México con el Mariachi, Zapopan y el Ballet C'Acatl 8:30-9:30 pm - Alexis y Fido "El Duo Sobrenatural"
Sunday, August 24, 2008 2:30-2:35 pm - National Anthem 2:35-3:05 pm - Menudo 3:15-3:30 pm - MTV Winner 3:40-4:40 pm - Cruz Martínez y Los Súper Reyes 4:50-5:50 pm - Los Creadores del Pasito Duranguense 6:00-7:00 pm - Fobia 7:10-8:00 pm - Mike Roman & The Tellstars Featuring José "Chepito" Areas and Armando Peraza 8:10-9:30 pm - Special Guest Announcement August 9, 2008
The ¡Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival, presented by The City of Chicago and Best Buy, kicks off Saturday August 23-24 in Grant Park. Celebrating its 20th year, the festival features cutting edge performances by Latin music superstars from all over the world. The festival features dozens of performances that include the genres cumbia, reggaeton, salsa, merengue, tango, bachata, banda and Spanish Pop!