On The Go Chicago

I have to admit that I was a bit shocked at how few 4th of July events I found in Chicago.  Usually there are more holiday events than I can list, but for the 4th all I could find was fireworks and a few other events.  If you know of any other, post them in the comments section.  Thanks!  Have a great time celebrating our nation’s birthday with your family!

Navy Pier Firewoks

• Where – Navy Pier (600 E. Grand Ave.)
• When – 9pm

South Side Fireworks

• Where – 63rd St. Beach to Promontory Point
• When – 9pm

North Side Fireworks

• Where – Foster to Montrose
• When – 9pm

Independence Celebration in Millennium Park – Celebrate our country’s birthday and musical heritage in a program featuring selections by American composers as well as three Europeans.

• When – July 3 at 1:30pm
• Where – Jay Pritzker Pavilion
• Cost – Free

Shoreline Sightseeing July 4 Fireworks Cruise

• Where – Ogden Slip (61 E. Streeter Dr.)
• When – July 4 at 7:45
• Cost – $45

51st Annual Fourth of July Festival – Celebrate our nation’s independence with festivities for the entire family! Highlights include patriotic musical performances, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and a children’s parade led by the World’s Tallest Uncle Sam!

• Where – Chicago History Museum (1601 N. Clark)
• When – July 4 from 10am-noon
• Cost – Free

Molly’s Stand-up Star Craft at American Girl Place – In 1944, Molly and her friends loved to say “Hurray for the USA!” Show your own patriotic spirit as you design a stand-up paper star that you can take home and display.

• Where – American Girl Place (835 N. Michigan)
• When – July 4 at 11am
• Cost – Free