THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Happy Birthday America – Let’s Celebrate!
There’s no better way to kick-off the month of July than with an extended July 4th Holiday Weekend! Take advantage of the various festivities being offered to celebrate our Nation’s Birthday all weekend long!!
Come out and celebrate the nation’s birthday in a unique way and experience it on the water! See it all from the River to the Lake with thrill rides, architecture tours, and lakefront views from any one of these cruises:
The 4th of July Seadog Cruises are the speedy thrill rides on the Lake and are available this Saturday through Monday at Navy Pier (600 E. Grand Ave.) in the Streeterville neighborhood.
Experience the best of Chicago with a Premier Plus Fireworks Dinner Cruise by spending the evening on the Chicago River this Saturday (8:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.) departing from River Esplanade at 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr. Enjoy chef-prepared plated menus, creative cocktails, and breathtaking views of Chicago’s skyline. Near the end of your cruise, the sky will illuminate with a display of color and thundering sounds from Navy Pier’s July 4th fireworks display!!
There’s also the 4th of July Lunch on Lake Michigan this Monday (12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.) at Navy Pier (600 E. Grand Ave.) in the Streeterville neighborhood. While onboard, you’ll enjoy chef-prepared menus, creative cocktails, beer, wine, and Chicago’s most incredible views! It’s an unforgettable way to celebrate the 4th of July and experience the city from the water!!
Celebrate Independence on the adults only July 4th Weekend Hawaiian Luau River & Lake Cruise this Sunday (2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) aboard the Anita Dee ONE. Enjoy fully stocked bars serving up your favorite drinks for purchase, Beach and Top 40 tunes by one of Chicago’s hottest DJs, and amazing views of the Chicago skyline, Chicago’s iconic landmarks, the harbor and more!
If you prefer to stay on land, catch a baseball game this weekend at one or all of the following:
The Chicago Cubs host the Boston Red Sox on Saturday (6:15 p.m.) and Sunday (1:20 p.m.) at Wrigley Field (1060 W. Addison St.) in the Wrigleyville neighborhood.
The Chicago White Sox host the Minnesota Twins on Monday (7:10 p.m.) at Guaranteed Rate Field (333 W. 35th St.) in the Bridgeport neighborhood.
The Chicago Dogs host the Milwaukee Milkmen on Saturday (6 p.m.) and Sunday (3 p.m.) at Impact Field (9850 Balmoral Ave.) in Rosemont.
After you’ve had your fill of outdoor BBQ’s and other patriotic festivities, you’ve got plenty of options for catching an incredible show of sparkling fireworks whether you head out to the suburbs or stick to Chicago’s Navy Pier iconic display along the lakefront, which is taking place on Saturday. Plan your holiday weekend with the Where to See 4th of July Fireworks in Chicago guide for the best shows in the Chicago area!
Have a Happy & Safe Extended July 4th Holiday Weekend!!
Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago
