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Lollapalooza returns to Grant ParkFran Spielmanon May 18, 2021 at 4:35 pm

Fans at Lollapalooza in 2019, the last year it was in Grant Park. Last year’s in-person event was canceled due to the pandemic. | Sun-Times file

The line-up of entertainers will be released at 10 a.m. Wednesday and tickets will go on sale two hours later. Full COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results will be required to attend.

Lollapalooza, Chicago’s premier music extravaganza, will make a triumphant return to Grant Park at “full capacity” from July 29 through Aug. 1, the mayor’s office confirmed Tuesday.

One week after Variety reported Lolla’s return, Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office confirmed it with no restrictions.

The line-up of entertainers will be released at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Tickets will go on sale two hours later at www.lollapalooza.com.

Full COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results will be required to attend Lollapalooza 2021. For patrons who are not fully vaccinated, a negative COVID-19 test result must be obtained within 24 hours of attending Lollapalooza each day, officials said.

“Here in Chicago, the word ‘Lollapalooza’ has always been synonymous with summer, great music and four days of unforgettable fun — which made last year’s decision to postpone it all the more difficult,” Lightfoot was quoted as saying in a press release.

“Now, less than a year later and armed with a vaccine that is safe, effective and widely available, we are able to bring back one of our city’s most iconic summer music festivals. I want to thank the Lollapalooza team for working closely with the City to create a reopening strategy that prioritizes safety and can’t wait to see festival-goers return to Grant Park this summer.”

Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said Lolla’s return was made possible by the “tremendous progress” Chicago has made in containing the spread of the coronavirus. Daily case rates, positivity rates and other “leading metrics” are all either stable or declining, she said.

“This is a reason to celebrate and why we’re able to make this announcement today,” Arwady was quoted as saying.

“To ensure we celebrate safely this summer I encourage everyone to continue to be safe and smart. If you’re sick, stay home; wash your hands frequently. Wear a mask if you’re traveling or using public transit; and most importantly get vaccinated if you haven’t already.”