Events for July 4th, 2009
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Saturday - July 4th
Events / Fair/Festival
African-Caribbean International Festival of Life
Washington Park - 5500 S. Cottage Grove Ave. - Chicago (Washington Park / Woodlawn)
10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
The 17th annual cultural celebration features two stages of live music, including reggae, calypso, and gospel, plus food vendors, arts and crafts, games, kids' activities and exhibits.
Events / Fair/Festival
Taste of Chicago
11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Taste 2009 essentials: hours, music schedule, food ticket prices, location and more
Events / Community Event
4th of July Fireworks at Navy Pier
Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Ave. - Chicago (Streeterville)
9 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Patriotic music accompanies the annual 15-minute display over Lake Michigan.
Events / Fair/Festival
Chicago Windy City Black Pride Festival
Various locations - Chicago - Chicago
The 10th annual celebration for LGBT locals of African descent features DJs, dance parties, author signings, film screenings and more.
Events / Shopping Event
Green City Market
Chicago Green City Market - 1750 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
Shop locally farmed and organic meats, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, honey, baked goods and more. The market also features chef demonstrations and kids' activities.
Leisure / Recreation Event
Millennium Park Workouts
Millennium Park - 201 E. Randolph St. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
The popular alfresco series features early morning classes on the Great Lawn in tai chi, yoga, Pilates and aerobic dance/martial arts.
Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event
National 40-ounce Week
The Fifty/50 - 2047 W. Division St. - Chicago (East Village / Ukrainian Village)
10 a.m.
Get $5 bottles of select malt liquor all week.
Leisure / Recreation Event
Beach Booty Beat
North Avenue Beach - 1600 N. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
Air out your fitness routine with an hourlong cardio dance class led by instructors from Flirty Girl Fitness on the sand in front of Castaways, weather permitting.
Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event
Red, White and Brew
The Smoke Daddy Rhythm and Bar-B-Que - 1804 W. Division St. - Chicago (East Village / Ukrainian Village)
11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.
A weekend of Independence Day celebrations includes $3 PBR bottles, live music and a special American-themed menu.
Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event
4th of July B&BQ
Bull & Bear - 431 N. Wells St. - Chicago (River North)
12 p.m. - 2 a.m.
The BullPen (a.k.a. sidewalk patio) gets decked out in red-checked tablecloths as Chef David Blonsky mans the grill all afternoon.
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