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CHICAGO — The Fourth may be on a Tuesday, but there are plenty of events throughout the next week to eat, drink, cruise and watch fireworks. Here’s where to find Fourth of July events around the city:
Downtown/The Loop
There are no fireworks on July 4 at Navy Pier, but you can catch the regular Saturday and Wednesday shows.
When: 10 p.m Saturday and 9 p.m. Wednesday. Saturday will be the patriotic display.
Where: Near 600 E. Grand Ave.
City Cruises Fourth of July Cruises
When: Times vary on Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.
Grant Park Music Festival: An American Salute, Rhapsody in Blue
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St.
4th of July Celebration on the Yacht!
When: 7:30-10:30 p.m Saturday
Where: Anita Dee Yacht Charters, 200 North Breakwater Access
When: 2-8 p.m Tuesday
Where: 700 E. Grand Ave.
Pre-July 4th Chicago Pier Pressure Yacht Party
When: 9 p.m – midnight Monday
Where: Spirit of Chicago Yacht, 600 E. Grand Ave.
4th of July Independence Day Booze Cruise
When: 8-11 p.m Tuesday
Where: Summer of George, 900 S. Wells St.
Chicago Fire vs. Nashville SC Fireworks Night
When: 5:30 p.m. July 8
Where: Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive
South Loop
VU Chicago July 4th Backyard Bash
When: 6-11 p.m. Tuesday
Where: VU Rooftop Bar, 133 E. Cermak Road
Bridgeport
Chicago White Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays Fireworks Show
When: Tuesday at dusk (7:10 p.m. game)
Where: Guaranteed Rate Field, 333 W. 35th St.
Hyde Park
4th on 53rd Parade and Festival
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday
Where: 5300 S. Lake Park Ave.
Ukrainian Village
When: 4-8 p.m. Sunday
Where: Sportsman’s Club, 948 N. Western Ave.
Irving Park
Annual Independence Day Celebration
When: 10 a.m. Tuesday
Where: Independence Park, 3945 N. Springfield Ave.
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When: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday
Where: Parade begins at Thorndale and Kostner
Unofficial Fireworks Displays
These displays might not be official, but they’ve popped up in the past and usually start at sundown. Got more to add to our list? Email newsroom@blockclubchi.org.
Horner Park
Where: 2741 W. Montrose Ave.
Humboldt Park
Where: 1440 N. Sacramento Ave.
Legion Park
Where: 3100 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Rogers Park Lakefront
Where: Between Albion and Farwell avenues
Sheridan Park
Where: 910 S. Aberdeen St.
Welles Park
Where: 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave.
Nichols Park
Where: 1300 E. 55th St.
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