Chicagoans gathered at Grant Park on Friday for a dance party at the Chicago House Music Festival and Conference.
The park was filled with music, dancing, and performances that celebrated the city’s deep-rooted house music culture.
Several DJs kept the energy and tunes flowing on the turntables while groups of people moved to the beats and rhythms well into the night.
Longtime and new house music fans were brought together to experience a genre native to Chicago.
The event will continue on Saturday at Millennium Park and Sunday at the Chicago Riverwalk.
DJ Mark “Flava” Fuller plays music Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.
Crowds were engaged with performers Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.
Caitlin Wonsowski and Orlando De Leon Jr. lead the Brave Soul Movement during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park on Friday.
Hasani Olujimi plays the drums Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.
Dana Divine performs in front of an energetic crowd Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.
DJ Ron Troupe (center) plays music on a turntable Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.
Dana Divine leads the crowd in song Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.
Large crowds gathered at Grant Park Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival event.
Dancers move to the music Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.
A group takes in the sound Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.
A group moves to the beat of music Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.
A group poses for a photo Friday during the Chicago House Music Festival at Grant Park.