Arts in the Dark Parade: 11th annual event steps off on State Street in the Loop, celebrating cultural groups downtown Chicago

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Street performers, floats and costumed entertainers dazzled crowds Saturday for the 11th annual Arts in the Dark Parade.

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Over 90 cultural groups lit up the Loop, with crowd attendance expected to exceed 100,000 for a glowing night in the city.

The parade stepped off on State Street at 6 p.m. and moved south from Randolph Street to Van Buren.

Organizers and the city say safety is a top priority, with full support from the Chicago Police Department and city officials.