Cost: Free

Organizer: Chicago Caribbean Carnival Association

What to expect: A costumed fervency generally reserved for Halloween. This festive event is accompanied by trucks carrying live and DJ'ed soca, calypso, steel pan, reggae and salsa music.

Why to go: The opportunity to be part of the show. Costumed revelers can play in a band of their choosing should the mood strike.

Additional info: The fest takes place on Midway Plaisance in Hyde Park. To find out how you can join a band, click here.

Centerstage Reviewer: Ben Rubenstein