The Taste of Chicago 2010 is the annual event that kicks off summer, Chicago style, and it began today. Thousands of people show up for this every year.

The event starts at 11am and will last for ten days. So if you are in the Chicago area, this is one thing you will not want to miss out on.

This year's attraction will feature about 54 restaurants and include fun for the entire family. Reports are coming in saying that the Taste will feature various event activities and also pride free live music for the whole family every evening. Some of the acts performing are Salt-n-Papa, Bell Biv Devoe, and Doug E. Fresh.

Also, to kick off Independence Day, there will be three fireworks showing at different areas surrounding the event so that everyone can enjoy them no matter where they are at the Taste of Chicago 2010.