CHICAGO — Nothing to do on Independence Day weekend? There are lots of city events that will keep you entertained.
Bridgeport
Sox vs. Orioles Post-Game Fireworks
U.S. Cellular Field
July 3, game starts at 6:10 p.m.
Independence Day Pre-Game Patriotic Parade
U.S. Cellular Field
First 1,800 fans arriving at Gate 1 get miniature flags and should wear red, white and blue
July 4, before game at 1:10 p.m.
Downtown/The Loop
Fourth of July Fireworks
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave.
July 4, 9:30 p.m.
Independence Eve Celebration
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E. Randolph
July 3, 6:30 p.m.
Loops and Variations: International Contemporary Ensemble
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E. Randolph
July 4, 6:30 p.m.
Edgebrook
4th of July Parade and Picnic
Edgebrook Elementary School
6525 N. Hiawatha Ave.
July 4, 11 a.m.
Hyde Park
4th on 53rd Parade
1525 W. 53rd St. to Nichols Park
July 4, 10:30 a.m.
Irving Park
Independence Park 4th of July Celebration
Independence Park
3945 N. Springfield Ave.
July 4, 10 a.m. - noon
Lakeview
Celebrate Independence Day with "Yankee Doodle Dandy"
Music Box Theatre
3733 N. Southport Ave.
July 4, 2 p.m.
United States of Bass
Smart Bar
3730 N. Clark St.
July 4, 10 p.m.
Lincoln Park
Chicago History Museum's 54th Annual Fourth of July Celebration
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
July 4, 10 a.m.-noon
Mayfair
North Mayfair Improvement Association Annual 4th of July Parade
Gompers Park (Keeler and Carmen avenues) to Palmer Elementary School
July 4, 10 a.m.
Near West Side/West Loop
African/Caribbean International Festival of Life
Union Park
1501 W. Randolph St.
July 4-7, noon-10 p.m.
City Winery Red, Whites and Blues
City Winery
1200 W. Randolph St.
July 4, 2 p.m.
Woodlawn
Chosen Few DJs Picnic
Jackson Park
63rd Street and Hayes Drive
July 4-7
Sauganash
4th Parade and Picnic
Thorndale and Kostner avenues to Peterson and Forest Glen avenues
July 4, 11 a.m.