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4th on 53rd Parade Hyde Park

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4th on 53rd Parade Hyde Park. When: Wednesday July 4, 2018 11AM-4PM Where: 54th and Lake Park (Hyde Park Bank), south on Lake Park to 55th St, west on 55th to Hyde Park Blvd, north on Hyde Park Blvd to 53rd St, and east on 53rd St to Nichols Park. This old fashioned neighborhood parade … [Read more...] about 4th on 53rd Parade Hyde Park

Free July 4 concert Millennium Park

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Free July 4 concert Millennium Park Head to Millennium Park for a free Independence Day Salute concert. Bring your family and friends and celebrate under the sky and stars with an evening of patriotic favorites, including Stars and Stripes Forever, the 1812 Overture and more. Where: … [Read more...] about Free July 4 concert Millennium Park

Celebrate July 4 at the Chicago History Museum

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Celebrate July 4 at the Chicago History Museum. Where:  Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600, When:  Wednesday, July 4, 2018 10AM-4:30PM, Uihlein Plaza in the back of the museum Enjoy outdoor family-friendly festivities including patriotic music, a reading of the Declaration … [Read more...] about Celebrate July 4 at the Chicago History Museum

Where to watch Chicago’s July 4 Fireworks

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Where to watch Chicago's July 4 Fireworks. The City of Chicago discontinued the July 3 lakefront fireworks in 2011 so Navy Pier took over with their display on July 4.  At least a half million people used to come down to Monroe Harbor to see the City fireworks and now they all try to go to Navy … [Read more...] about Where to watch Chicago’s July 4 Fireworks

Suburban Chicago July 4 Fireworks

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Suburban Chicago July 4 Fireworks.  A very dedicated person maintains a fantastic site providing information about virtually every fireworks display in Illinois! Illinois Fireworks Displays,  Click through and there's detailed info about each event including websites if available.  Wow!  Here's … [Read more...] about Suburban Chicago July 4 Fireworks

Free Chicago Mariachi Festival

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              Free Chicago Mariachi Festival. Mix some margaritas and head out to the annual Chicago Mariachi Festival. When: Sunday, June 24, 2018 4pm-9PM Where: Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph. Multiple stages throughout Millennium Park, … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Mariachi Festival

Ravenswood on Tap June 23-24

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Ravenswood on Tap June 23-24. Where:  Ravenswood and Berteau. , in front of Empirical Brewery) When: Sat-Sun, June 23-24, 2018 Sat. 12PM-10PM and Sun 12Pm-6PM (rain or shine). A $5 donation for entry is requested, with beer tickets available for sale.  Proceeds from On Tap support the Greater … [Read more...] about Ravenswood on Tap June 23-24

Logan Square Arts Festival June 22-24

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Head to Logan Square for three days of music, art, food, and drinks. Benefiting the restoration of Logan Square's Centennial Monument. Just steps away from the Logan Square Blue Line Station. When:  June 22-24, 2018, Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 12PM-10PM, Sunday 12PM-9PM.  Family activities from … [Read more...] about Logan Square Arts Festival June 22-24

Free Chicago SummerDance

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Free Chicago SummerDance.  The largest annual outdoor dancing series in the US returns with swing, waltz, salsa and more. Go to dance or simply to enjoy the music. Where: Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave. at Balboa When:  Fridays-Sundays June 28-August 25, 2018. Some times … [Read more...] about Free Chicago SummerDance

Free lunchtime Grant Park Music Festival rehearsals

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Free lunchtime Grant Park Music Festival rehearsals.  The Grant Park Music Festival takes place every year from June through August in Millennium Park.   In preparation for those weekly concerts the Grant Park Orchestra rehearses at lunch time and sometimes later into the afternoon. When:  June … [Read more...] about Free lunchtime Grant Park Music Festival rehearsals

Free live DJ Series Navy Pier

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Free live DJ Series Navy Pier.  Head to Navy Pier’s South Dock at the Wave Wall Performance Platform for a DJ set as part of Wave Wall Wax, Navy Pier’s free live DJ series on Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. When: Saturdays, May 26 – September 1, 2018 2:00pm-4:00pm Complete … [Read more...] about Free live DJ Series Navy Pier

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Free fireworks Wednesday nights at Navy Pier

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Free fireworks Wednesday nights at Navy Pier. About the Navy Pier Fireworks Navy Pier is the destination for spectacular FREE Chicago fireworks synchronized to blasting music on Lake Michigan. The twice weekly fireworks shows are all summer long from Memorial Day weekend through Labor … [Read more...] about Free fireworks Wednesday nights at Navy Pier

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