4th on 53rd Parade Hyde Park. When: Tuesday July 4, 2017 11AM-4PM Where: 54th and Lake Park (Hyde Park Bank), goes south on Lake Park, east on 55th, north on S. Hyde Park Blvd. and west on 53rd into Nichols Park. This old fashioned neighborhood parade includes decorated floats, marching … [Read more...] about 4th on 53rd Parade Hyde Park
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March in the Downtown Chicago St. Pat’s Parade
March in the Downtown Chicago St. Pat's Parade. UPDATED 2/25/2017 There are two ways to march in the parade: with 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly or with the Irish American Heritage Center. The downtown Chicago 2017 St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held at noon on Saturday, March 11, … [Read more...] about March in the Downtown Chicago St. Pat’s Parade
Discount tickets to Holiday Shows in Chicago
Discount tickets to Holiday Shows in Chicago. Enjoy our great theater at a discount. Theater tickets make great gifts. This year instead of buying a bunch of junk that ends up sitting in closets and cupboards, the Salvation Army or worse the landfill consider giving tickets as gifts or take a friend … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Holiday Shows in Chicago
St. Lucia Day Andersonville Dec 13
St. Lucia Day is December 13. In Sweden, it is celebrated with a parade of girls who wear wreathes of candles. In Andersonville, Chicago's Swedish neighborhood, the day is marked by a procession led by Lucia girls to the Swedish American Museum, followed by entertainment and treats. Where: … [Read more...] about St. Lucia Day Andersonville Dec 13
Free pumpkin carving instructions and templates
There are many sites online that offer free help for carving a standard, ghoulish or any-themed pumpkin to celebrate Halloween. Most offer free patterns and instructions, tips, and hints. Some offer pumpkin patterns for local sports teams, including the Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, and the … [Read more...] about Free pumpkin carving instructions and templates
Discovery Center: Low cost lifelong learning classes
Founded in 1978, The Discovery Center is Chicago's Lifelong Learning Center. As Chicago's largest and longest running independent adult education program, we present fun, stimulating classes by qualified independent instructors who enjoy introducing others to their subjects. Learn among friends for … [Read more...] about Discovery Center: Low cost lifelong learning classes
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