Lollapalooza is a music festival featuring alternative rock, hip hop, and punk rock bands, dance and comedy performances, and craft booths. It has also provided a platform for non-profit and political groups. Lollapalooza has featured a diverse range of bands and has helped expose and popularize alternative groups. Lollapalooza has been an annual festival in Chicago since 2005. The festival is generally successful, attracting over 65,000 attendees. The Chicago Park District and Capital Sports & Entertainment agreed to a five-year, $5 million deal, keeping Lollapalooza at Grant Park in Chicago until 2011. The dates for 2009 are set for August 7-9.