Silver Room Block Party: Chicago's Ultimate Celebration
The final Silver Room Sound System Block Party took place at Oakwood Beach in Chicago, drawing crowds despite power issues caused by a storm. After 18 years, founder Eric Williams decided to end the festival due to profitability concerns and the amount of work involved. Festival-goers expressed their love for the event, describing it as a family reunion and therapeutic experience. The festival grew from its origins in a Wicker Park alley to become a popular South Side event, attracting tens of thousands of spectators.