The surest sign that Spring has arrived is the opening of the farmers markets and Green City Market opens this Wednesday! To celebrate the Market's opening, participate in Green City Market's 10th Anniversary Rally for Local and Sustainable Farming next Saturday May 17!From 9-10am, kids can participate in the "Parade of Sprouts" to show their support for local foods and our wonderful farmers. The Sprouts will play a very special and important role: presenting a ribbon of vegetables for Mayor Daley to honor the official opening of the farmers market season! The festivities, hosted by Bill Kurtis, will include appearances by Green City Market farmers, Beth and Brent Eccles, and by Rick Bayless of Frontera Grill/Topolobampo. Additionally, several Chicago organizations devoted to celebrating good food will be there to share information about their activities - that includes Purple Asparagus, Slow Food Chicago and Les Dames d'Escoffier. So come and enjoy Limelight's giant organic birthday cake, music by Merit Music and best of all local and sustainable food!I f you're interested in joining in the Sprouts parade, please arrive at 8:30am and look for the "Give Peas a Chance" signs.