Shawna Thomas dances during the Chicago Caribbean Carnival on the Midway Plaisance on Aug. 19, 2023, in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
Shadawn Vernon balances a water bottle on her head while dancing during the Chicago Caribbean Carnival on the Midway Plaisance on Aug. 19, 2023.
People view Caribbean-themed clothing for sale during the Chicago Caribbean Carnival in Hyde Park.
Mena Ighodaro dances during the Chicago Caribbean Carnival on Aug. 19, 2023, in Hyde Park.
Melanie Burgess and a co-worker prepare deep-fried foods at the UnBelizeable food tent during the Chicago Caribbean Carnival on Aug. 19, 2023.
Shaday Bladden walks through a crowd dressed in a carnival costume during the Chicago Caribbean Carnival at the Midway Plaisance on Aug. 19, 2023, in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago.
Miya Evans, 4, twirls around her mother, Shaelyn Lord, during the Chicago Caribbean Carnival at the Midway Plaisance on Aug. 19, 2023.
A feather from a costume lies on the grass during the Chicago Caribbean Carnival on the Midway Plaisance on Aug. 19, 2023.
