{"id":415334,"date":"2023-06-29T11:03:47","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T16:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=415334"},"modified":"2023-06-29T11:03:47","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T16:03:47","slug":"4th-of-july-happenings-in-chicago-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/4th-of-july-happenings-in-chicago-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"4th of July Happenings in Chicago (2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What are your plans this Independence Day? It&#8217;s always tricky when a holiday falls on a weekday, especially if you have need to resume your 9-to-5 schedule the next day. Nevertheless, us Chicagoans always know how to have the best time in the most flexible ways. Check out this list of 4th of July happenings in Chicago this year\u2014whether you&#8217;re calling it an early night or would rather, as sang by Kacey Musgraves, live young and die fun, there is something for you this Independence Day!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/how-to-celebrate-4th-of-july-weekend-in-chicago\/\">How to Celebrate 4th of July Weekend in Chicago This Year<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_415348\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-415348\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-415348\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P1233437-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"chi electric boats 4th of july\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P1233437-scaled.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P1233437-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P1233437-2000x1500.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P1233437-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P1233437-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P1233437-370x277.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P1233437-842x631.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P1233437-406x304.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-415348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Chicago Electric Boat Company<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoelectricboats.com\/\">Chicago Electric Boat Company<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Celebrate Fourth of July with an electrifying adventure with the city&#8217;s premier electric riverboat operator, Chicago Electric Boat Company. Don your finest Stars and Stripes and choose from their fleet of self-captained, eco-friendly boats, including the classic Duffys, spacious Pontoons, and sleek Retro boats.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to leave the driving to the pros, try out one of their pedal-powered Cycleboats or floating bar Party Barges, or splurge with a luxury 12-person yacht. Each boat is BYOB food and drinks and comes equipped with Bluetooth sound systems\u2014 turning your ride into a floating dance party under the dazzling pyrotechnics display. For the first time ever, <a href=\"https:\/\/chicagocycleboats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/chicagocycleboats.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1688097868182000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1OjLN0jT_EgPb2C2HicW_M\">Cycleboat<\/a>\u00a0cruises are also available lakeside, with a new dock\u00a0<span class=\"il\">on<\/span>\u00a0the Monroe Harbor.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-415354 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Credit_Cody_Vansky.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Credit_Cody_Vansky.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Credit_Cody_Vansky-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Credit_Cody_Vansky-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Credit_Cody_Vansky-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Credit_Cody_Vansky-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Credit_Cody_Vansky-842x842.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Credit_Cody_Vansky-406x406.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Credit_Cody_Vansky-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skydivecsc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.skydivecsc.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1688140247708000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1VJ-GZhCYPuT9xj4liQF_U\">Chicagoland Skydiving Center<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1207 E Gurler Rd, Rochelle, IL 61068<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chicagoland Skydiving Center is celebrating America\u2019s birthday with a BANG!&#8230;. by jumping out of an airplane! This 4th of July, sign up for Independence Boogie, starting at 11 a.m., with undefeatable fun, including skydiving and aviation activities, live music, an appearance from the Wienermobile, and a jaw-dropping fireworks display featuring pyro skydiving jumps and an aerial show once the sun goes down.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/chicagoland-4th-of-july-fireworks\/\">Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Chicagoland this Year<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_415346\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-415346\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-415346\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5522-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5522-scaled.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5522-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5522-2000x1500.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5522-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5522-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5522-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5522-842x632.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5522-406x305.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-415346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: aliveOne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliveone.com\/\">aliveOne<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>2683 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60614<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After the barbecues, patrons can head to aliveOne\u00a0<span class=\"il\">on<\/span>\u00a0Tuesday,\u00a0<span class=\"il\">July<\/span> 4, which will open late at 8 p.m. for\u00a0<span class=\"il\">Fourth<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"il\">of<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"il\">July<\/span>\u00a0specials like $6 Eve\u00a0<span class=\"il\">of<\/span>\u00a0the Destruction cocktails (regularly $11) with Bulleit Bourbon, Campari, Carpano Antica, and an orange swath. Other specials will include $4 Old Style, $5 shots\u00a0<span class=\"il\">of<\/span> Evan Williams, and $4 drafts.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_415347\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-415347\" style=\"width: 1170px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-415347\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4209.jpg\" alt=\"CPB 4th of july patio party\" width=\"1170\" height=\"856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4209.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4209-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4209-370x271.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4209-842x616.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4209-406x297.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-415347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Central Park Bar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralparkbarchicago.com\/\">Central Park Bar<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>2924 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60618<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chicagoans can keep the\u00a0<span class=\"il\">Fourth<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"il\">of<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"il\">July<\/span>\u00a0party going and join Central Park Bar\u00a0<span class=\"il\">on<\/span>\u00a0Tuesday,\u00a0<span class=\"il\">July<\/span> 4 beginning at 8 p.m. Guests will enjoy $4 High Life and $4 Coors Light in the 3,500 square foot Backyard Bar complete with covered outdoor bar, bumper pool table, picnic tables, porch swings, and a fire pit.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_415349\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-415349\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-415349\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_7871-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_7871-scaled.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_7871-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_7871-2000x1500.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_7871-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_7871-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_7871-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_7871-842x632.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_7871-406x305.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-415349\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Cody&#8217;s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.codyschicago.com\">Cody&#8217;s Public House<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1658 W. Barry Ave. Chicago, IL 60618<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With easy street parking and a quick Uber ride to and from Wrigley Field, Cody\u2019s Public House is the perfect pre or post game stop for the Cubs vs Guardians games over\u00a0<span class=\"il\">Fourth<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"il\">of<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"il\">July<\/span>\u00a0weekend. Cody\u2019s game day specials will include $4 Old Style tall boy cans, $6 Spiteful Brewing Bleacher Bum Blonde and $6 Cubby Bombs. Additional specials for the holiday will include $25 High Noon buckets, $5 Careno Tequila shots and $7 Housemade Margaritas.<\/p>\n<p>Guests are invited to \u201cBring Your Own Meat\u201d (BYOM) and use the grill in Cody\u2019s beer garden to grill up all their game day favorites. Cody\u2019s beer garden also features TVs, darts and bean bags. For reservations, email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:events@codyschicago.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">events@codyschicago.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_415350\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-415350\" style=\"width: 1170px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-415350\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5954.jpg\" alt=\"east bar bev line up\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5954.jpg 1084w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5954-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5954-370x410.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5954-842x932.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5954-406x449.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-415350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Easy Bar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.easybarchicago.com\">Easy Bar<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1944 W. Division Ave. Chicago, IL 60622<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Easy Bar will open at\u00a0 5 p.m.\u00a0<span class=\"il\">on<\/span>\u00a0Tuesday,\u00a0<span class=\"il\">July<\/span>\u00a04. Drink specials will include $8\u00a0 Hibiscus Mezcal Margaritas along with regular Tuesday specials like half-price happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., $4 Beers (all beers, draft, bottle, and can, &amp; hard seltzer), and $9 beer and shot combos. Guests can enjoy drinks\u00a0<span class=\"il\">on<\/span>\u00a0Easy Bar\u2019s intimate, dog-friendly sidewalk patio with seating for 15 to 20 guests.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_415351\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-415351\" style=\"width: 1170px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-415351 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5433.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5433.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5433-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5433-370x274.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5433-842x623.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5433-406x301.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-415351\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Estelle&#8217;s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.estelleschicago.com\/\">Estelle&#8217;s<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>2013 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL 60647<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For Chicagoans looking for a casual spot to wind down after the\u00a0<span class=\"il\">Fourth<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"il\">of<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"il\">July<\/span>\u00a0weekend, Estelle\u2019s will open at 10 p.m.\u00a0<span class=\"il\">on<\/span>\u00a0Tuesday,\u00a0<span class=\"il\">July<\/span> 4. Guests can enjoy post-barbecue specials like $6 Fireball and discounted Dutchbag draft beers all night.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_415352\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-415352\" style=\"width: 1170px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-415352 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4864.jpg\" alt=\"oda wine 4th of july happenings\" width=\"1170\" height=\"761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4864.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4864-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4864-370x241.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4864-842x548.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4864-406x264.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-415352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Oda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.odachicago.com\">Oda Mediterranean<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>5657 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60660<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>Chicagoans can celebrate the\u00a0<span class=\"il\">Fourth<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"il\">of<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"il\">July<\/span>\u00a0at Oda Mediterranean in Andersonville\u00a0<span class=\"il\">on<\/span>\u00a0Tuesday,\u00a0<span class=\"il\">July<\/span>\u00a04 and enjoy half-off bottles\u00a0<span class=\"il\">of<\/span>\u00a0wine all evening. Weather permitting, guests can enjoy their wine\u00a0<span class=\"il\">on<\/span> Oda\u2019s spacious, dog-friendly sidewalk patio.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Oda offers a unique selection\u00a0<span class=\"il\">of<\/span> Georgian Qvevri Wines available, including Doremi Saperavi, Lagvinari Aladasturi, Vartsikhe Marani Aladasturi, Friend\u2019s Wine Kindzmarauli, Friend\u2019s Wine Mukuz ani, Tchotiashvili Muskaturi, Tchotiashvili Khikhvi, Tchotiashvili Rkatsiteli, Tchotiashvili Mtsvane, and Tchotiashvili Nitsa.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_415353\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-415353\" style=\"width: 1169px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-415353 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3840.jpg\" alt=\"remedy cocktails\" width=\"1169\" height=\"845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3840.jpg 1169w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3840-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3840-370x267.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3840-842x609.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3840-406x293.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1169px) 100vw, 1169px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-415353\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Remedy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.remedybarchicago.com\/\">Remedy<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1910 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60647<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Remedy will open at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4. Patrons can keep the party going until 4 a.m. with a $6 Fireball special all evening plus refreshing new summer cocktails like the Al Pastor with Kurvball Barbeque Whiskey, Nixta Elote Liqueur, pineapple, lime ($13) and the Carranza with Ojo De Tigre Mezcal, Cocchi Americano, Lillet, Creme de Violette, and lemon ($12).<\/p>\n<div><em>Featured Image: aliveOne\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are your plans this Independence Day? 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