The story
starts here.
Organized by The Macro Group, the 22nd Annual Cavalcade pairs its own book fair and VIP gatherings with appearances at the 41st Annual Printers Row Lit Fest.
Our purpose
Close the distance
Create genuine access and belonging between readers and writers.
Our spirit
Warm by design
Offer an experience that feels personal, generous, and unhurried.
Our city
Proudly Chicago
Celebrate within one of America’s great literary cities.
Our readers
The heart of it all
Build every chapter around the people who keep stories alive.
Our authors
Voices worth hearing
Create space for thoughtful conversation and discovery.
Our future
Keep turning pages
Grow a tradition that welcomes the next generation of readers.