CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – NORWOOD PARK, LINCOLN PARK, LOOP, LINCOLN SQUARE, EVANSTON
Fourth of July in Chicago has a slew of events happening. We've chose a few favorites that really highlight not only the holiday but also the neighborhoods that celebrate them.
NORWOOD PARK
Sometimes finding independence has nothing to do with coming to the United States, but going home. That's what Stephanie Andersen-Samayoa found when she relocated from Chicago to El Salvador.
The family's abandoned coffee plantation needed to be reclaimed, the debris cleared and the hacienda returned to its natural glory. Andersen-Samayoa took a leave of absence from work, followed by an extended leave and finally packed her things and moved to El Salvador.
Now you can purchase Finca Los Angeles coffee from her ex-husband, Bill Dugan, at Fish Guy Market, 4423 N. Elson. To read more, click here.
LINCOLN PARK
This weekend is time for the all the 4th of July festivities. Not to be outdone by the holiday is the 8th Annual White Party, which is sponsored by Tommy Z Productions.
The party is going to be at the club Religion, 720 N. Wells. To read more, click here.
LOOP
Fireworks happen twice over the weekend from the Loop area. If you are looking to watch the ‘works from Grant Park on Friday or Navy Pier on Saturday, you can head out to The Terrace at Trump, located on the 16th floor of Trump Tower. To read more, click here.
Not to be outdone, West Loop location Market is also opening up their rooftop to view the fireworks. To read more, click here.
LINCOLN SQUARE
Not to be outdone by the 8th Annual White Party, Lincoln Square's Provenance Food & Wine hosts free wine tastings every Thursday evening. Get your holiday weekend started with a tasting of wines from around the world.
To read more, click here.
EVANSTON
The City of Evanston has an entire website dedicated to its 4th of July festivities. The city is going all out again this year with a parade, concert and fireworks.
The Palatine Concert Band will be back again this year playing our favorite patriotic music and much more from 7:30 pm to 9:10 pm. The parade starts at 2:00 pm. The fireworks will start off Clark Street Beach immediately after the concert.
To read more about all the festivities being offered, click here.
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