{"id":31096,"date":"2019-06-17T01:04:20","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T06:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=31096"},"modified":"2021-06-25T15:10:45","modified_gmt":"2021-06-25T20:10:45","slug":"4th-of-july-chicago-activities-article-archive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/4th-of-july-chicago-activities-article-archive\/","title":{"rendered":"4th of July Parties &#038; Events in Chicago Near You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re about to get into the swing of the biggest 4th of July parties, events, and fireworks shows,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and trust me when I say <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/chicago-third-best-city-fourth-of-july\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago&#8217;s got it going on<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know how to party out here. These are a few of the 4th of July parties and events in Chicago <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">where you can celebrate our freedom on Independence Day this year. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago 4th Of July Events, Cruises, Food, &amp; Fireworks Shows<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31099 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_1009631644.jpg\" alt=\"What to Eat\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_1009631644.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_1009631644-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_1009631644-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_1009631644-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.odysseycruises.com\/chicago\/cruises\/holiday\/independence-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4th of July Skyline Lunch Cruise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1 pm\u20143 pm. Odyssey Cruises. $64+<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.odysseycruises.com\/chicago\/cruises\/holiday\/independence-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4th of July Fireworks Dinner Cruise <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7:30 pm\u201410:30 pm. Odyssey Cruises. $199+ <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysticbluecruises.com\/chicago\/cruises\/holiday\/independence-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lakefront Independence Day Fireworks Dinner Cruise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7:30 pm\u201410:30 pm. Mystic Blue. $84+<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/paradigmpresents.ticketfly.com\/event\/1861581-back-lot-bbq-ft-nastia-chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paradigm Back Lot BBQ on the Terrace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> @ Estate Ultra Bar. 2 pm. $10+<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kizuki.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free Matcha Soft Serve<\/a> @ Kizuki Ramen &amp; Izakaya. July 5 &#8211; 7. No purchase necessary!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.onwardchi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Al Fresco Dining<\/a> @ Onward. July 5 &#8211; 7. Full food and drink menus available!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.torchiopastabar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Happy Hour and Lunch<\/a> @ Torchio. July 5 &#8211; 7. Lunch specials + $9 wines and apps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4th Of July Events Near You At Rooftop Bars, Cruises, &amp; Parties<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31100 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_780298633.jpg\" alt=\"What to Drink\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_780298633.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_780298633-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_780298633-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_780298633-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/o\/chicago-party-boat-wwwchicagopartyboatcom-7842869457\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago Party Boat Booze Cruise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 12 pm\u20142:30 pm $20+; 4pm\u20146:30pm $20+; 8pm\u201411 pm $60+<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/the-river-north-rooftop-bar-crawl-tickets-61184973904?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The River North Rooftop Bar Crawl<\/a> @ River North bars. 3 pm &#8211; 8 pm. $10+<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/9-all-american-bars-chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago&#8217;s All-American Bars<\/a> @ Multiple Locations.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cantinalaredo.com\/location\/chicago-illinois\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Red, White and Blue Cocktail<\/a> @ Cantina Laredo. July 4 &#8211; 7.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aliveone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1776 Cocktail<\/a> @ aliveOne. July 4. $8, plus $5 Lagunitas and Tito&#8217;s.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001pXBmHzicSp1V2X9GgdwV_JTGyqzUv6czSU4Ptemqs5P9O8zZvjbkR7XS_1fG-q6WcG5ZZBUVIHzNM8I8jv1JPy8bp18741GbrJ-iL6bUlN18yL-7Y056itJctnQ0j-nGDuiTY0-RpIIdtNj1eYu-tfj-JoHUCS1xYQstDl4at4sOrJ8bI5Aa5Q==&amp;c=9kavIveD0hPhqWJOEmlYXMnHgd8AygMfwr1ciQAldpWfnWFtgv81Lg==&amp;ch=QsUXwuKOixczAi5MB5oWTmfPH2XzAcbK86hGR-zBYFOgsCI1GCffOw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orange Bottle Rocket Cocktails<\/a> @ Easy Bar. July 4, 8 pm &#8211; 2 am. $8, plus $4 draft of the day and $5 Rabbit La Protesta.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.estelleschicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">F*ck Your Patio Cocktails<\/a> @ Estelle&#8217;s. July 4, 10 pm &#8211; 4 am. $7, plus $4 featured drafts, $5 Tito&#8217;s, and $5 quesadillas.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.joychicago.com\/\">Uncle Sam&#8217;s Cookout<\/a> @ Joy District. July 4, 12 pm &#8211; close. $5 grilled hot dogs, $14 boozy Firecracker frozen cocktail, $14 Froz\u00e9.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parlaychi.com\/\">Forty&#8217;s on the Fourth Party<\/a> @ Parlay. July 4, 12 pm &#8211; close. $12 select 40-ounce beers paired with a whiskey shot.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.remedybarchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yankee Doodle Cocktails<\/a> @ Remedy. July 4, 10 pm &#8211; 4 am. $8, plus FREE unlimited hot dogs (while supplies last)!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/hotel-information\/restaurant\/chisr-renaissance-chicago-downtown-hotel\/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boba-infused Mixology Class<\/a> @ Staytion Market &amp; Bar. July 4, 5 pm &#8211; 7 pm. $14, includes the cocktail!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4th of July Parades, Picnics, Festivals, Concerts, &amp; Parties in Chicago<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31101 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_721790872.jpg\" alt=\"WHere to Celebrate\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_721790872.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_721790872-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_721790872-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_721790872-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www1.ticketmaster.com\/event\/04005574A940360B?tfl=Chicago_Cubs-Schedule-Chicago_Cubs:_Schedule:_Schedule-na-x0-Desktop-Landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crosstown Classic: Cubs vs. White Sox<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> @ Guaranteed Rate Field. 6:15 pm. $111+<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oakfest.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oak Fest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> July 3\u20147. Oak Forest, IL. Free admission. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2019-4th-of-july-5k-10k-chicago-tickets-56958833404?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4th of July 5K Virtual Run<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whenever &amp; wherever. Free!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2019-4th-on-53rd-parade-and-picnic-tickets-61572110841?aff=erelexpmlt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4th on 53rd Parade and Picnic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 11 am\u20141:30 pm. 4th on 53rd Parade Staging Grounds. Free admission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheddaquarium.org\/plan-a-visit\/visitor-guide\/Experiences\/Jazzin-at-the-Shedd-\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jazzin\u2019 at the Shedd<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> July 3 at 5 pm\u201410 pm. Shedd Aquarium. $20 for Chicago residents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagosbestbeergarden.com\/\">Live Music and Fireworks<\/a> @ Miller Lite Beer Garden. July 3 &#8211; 7.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.castawayschicago.com\/\">Beach Party &amp; Entertainment<\/a> @ Castaways. July 4, 1 pm &#8211; 7 pm. $10 Stars &amp; Stripes frozen cocktail.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.owlbarchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Late Night Party<\/a> @ The Owl. July 4, 10 pm &#8211; 4 am. $6 Pretty on the Inside cocktails and $3 Budweiser cans.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webergrill.securetree.com\/grilling-classes\/schaumburg\/classes\/Beef-It-Up-NY-Strip-Steak-Grilling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NY Strip Steak Grilling Class<\/a> @ Weber Grill Academy Schaumburg. July 6, 6 &#8211; 8 pm. $85 per person.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagohistory.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">60th Annual Independence Day Celebration<\/a> @ The Chicago History Museum. July 4, 10 am &#8211; 12 pm. Free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Chicago<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31102 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_751831945.jpg\" alt=\"Fireworks\" width=\"1000\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_751831945.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_751831945-600x385.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_751831945-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/navypier.org\/event\/aon-summer-fireworks-2019\/2019-07-06\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aon Summer Fireworks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> @ Navy Pier. July 6 at 10:15 pm. Free admission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/offshore-worlds-largest-rooftop-bar-open-now-navy-pier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Views of Navy Pier Fireworks @ Offshore<\/a>. 7-10 PM. <strong>General Admission<\/strong>: $150 per guest; includes open bar access with signature cocktails and an assortment of food stations | <strong>VIP Marina Table or VIP Lounge<\/strong> (For Groups of 14): $3,000 and $3,500, respectively; includes early entry at 6:30 pm, a reserved table with Chef selected menu items and cocktails personally served at the table<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/theskydeck.com\/plan-a-visit\/upcoming-events\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skydeck Chicago<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Boat Cruise &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.odysseycruises.com\/chicago\/search?timeOfDay=Any&amp;metro=Chicago&amp;startDate=06%2F29%2F2018&amp;endDate=07%2F04%2F2018&amp;paxSize=1-19&amp;brands=Odyssey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odyssey Cruises<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shorelinesightseeing.com\/tours-taxis\/fireworks-tours\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoreline Sightseeing Company,<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysticbluecruises.com\/chicago\/search?timeOfDay=Any&amp;metro=Chicago&amp;startDate=06%2F29%2F2018&amp;endDate=07%2F04%2F2018&amp;paxSize=1-19&amp;brands=Mystic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mystic Blue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seadogcruises.com\/chicago\/cruises\/holiday\/july-4th-fireworks?loc=feat&amp;1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seadog Cruises<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritcruises.com\/chicago\/search?timeOfDay=Any&amp;metro=Chicago&amp;startDate=06%2F29%2F2018&amp;endDate=07%2F04%2F2018&amp;paxSize=1-19&amp;brands=Spirit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spirit Cruises<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Museum Campus &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shedd Aquarium<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Adler Planetarium, 12th Street Beach, Northerly Island<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearby Beaches &#8211; North Avenue Beach for a party, Montrose Beach for more privacy, or Clark Street Beach in Evanston for unbeatable views from across the city<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparkingmap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">parking<\/a>? 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