The Community Marketplace on the Chicago Riverwalk, a popular local destination for recreation and dining, has reopened to the public, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfood announced Wednesday.
Located on the Riverwalk between Michigan Avenue and Wabash Avenue, the Community Marketplace first launched in 2019 with the goal of helping connect women- and minority-owned small businesses with Riverwalk visitors.
New vendors at this year's marketplace include ChiBoys, an innovative clothing line with an emphasis on Chicago's diversity; Feed Your Head, a woman-owned vegan business featuring vegan sausages, cheeses and meats; and Freddies, a Brideport-based business offering South Side Italian-American food such as Italian beef, pizza by the slice, Italian ice and more.
Among the returning vendors are Chiya Chai, a concession showcasing south Asian cuisine; Colores Mexicanos, a shop featuring handmade fair-trade art, jewelry and clothing; and Neighborly, a retail experience selling items made in Chicago.
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