Free Parking & Shuttle service for the Taste of Polonia Festival
Park for free at the Irish American Heritage Center located at 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago, IL 60630.
The shuttles are comfortable, air conditioned, and will transport festival guests in both directions. A sign will mark the shuttle pick up spot at the South Lot of the Irish American Heritage Center.
Additional Limited Free Parking
Free additional parking is available, but limited. For a Google Maps view of our additional parking, click on the map below. Location: Hoyne Savings Bank, 4729 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60630
Available Weekdays: after 5 p.m.
Available Saturday: after 1 p.m.
Available Sunday and Monday: All Day
Pay to Park
Area options range from $12 to $20. These parking fees are not determined by Taste of Polonia. (Click the map below for directions).
- Veteran’s Square Underground Parking
4849 N. Lipps Ave. Chicago, IL 60630 - VIP (open to all) “Close in Parking”
5211 W. Lawrence Ave. Chicago, IL 60630 - See GREEN markers on the map below
Shuttle Schedule
- Friday: First pick-up at 5 pm. Last pick up from festival at Avondale & Lawrence is at 10:30 pm
- Saturday: First pick-up at 12 pm. Last pick up from festival at Avondale & Lawrence is at 10:30 pm
- Sunday: First pick-up at 12 pm. Last pick up from festival at Avondale & Lawrence is at 10:30 pm
- Monday: First pick-up at 12 pm. Last pick up from festival at Avondale & Lawrence is at 9:30 pm
Parking Map for Taste of Polonia
Click on the map for a larger view and more details.
Public Transportation to the Festival
The Jefferson Park Terminal is only one block away.
Click the links below for schedules:
- CTA Bus Schedule
- PACE Schedule
- PULSE Route 270 – Milwaukee Avenue
- METRA Northwest Line
- CTA Blue Line
- Lawrence Bus # 81 – Stops in front of building
The festival takes place on and around the streets surrounding the Copernicus Center (Please see Festival Map).
The Center is located at 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630.
We strongly encourage you to use public transportation or the free shuttle from the Irish American Heritage Center.
Proceeds from the Taste of Polonia Festival benefit the nonprofit work of the Copernicus Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Thank You for your support!
