Chicago Events July

Chicago Events in July

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1) Independence Day – July 4th Celebration
Event Address: Grant Park and Throughout Chicago
Event Date: July 3rd
Event Contact: 312-744-3315

As a whole, everyone celebrates 4th of July. If you are visiting Chicago during 4th of July weekend then take advantage of Independence day celebration at Grant Pak. On July 3rd, Independence day celebration is held with musical concert and fireworks in the evening. Every year thousands of Chicago locals and tourists get together in Grant Park to participant in 4th of July celebration.

2) Old St. Patrick’s World’s Largest Block Party
Event Address: 700 W Adams St, Chicago, IL
Event Date: End of June or Second weekend in July
Event Contact: 312-648-1021, www.oldstpats.org and www.worldslargestblockparty.com

World’s Largest Block Party is one of the popular summer events in Chicago. Every year young adults get together to enjoy the party. The world’s largest block party in Chicago is full of music, food and drinks. Event is held with the help of more than thousand volunteers every year. You can buy a ticket through official world’s largest block party website: www.worldslargestblockparty.com

3) Chicago Yacht Club’s Race to Mackinac Island
Event Address: Race starts from Monroe Street Harbor
Event Date: Middle of July
Event Contact: 312-861-7777, www.chicagoyactclub.org

Every year more than 350 boats leave from Navy Pier in CHicago to Mackinac Island. Total 333 miles long race is scheduled to start from Navy Pier to Mackinac Island, Michigan. This event was held first during 1898 as an informal race of around 5 boats, that number has grown now to more than 350 boats. There is not any prize or award for the race. It’s all about sailing for fun and earn pride.

4) Sheffield Garden Walk
Event Address:  Sheffield and Webster Ave
Event Date: Third Weekend in July
Event Contact: 773-929-9255, www.sheffieldfestivals.org

Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival is a community festival sponsored by the Sheffield Neighborhood Association. During this festival you can enjoy self-guided tour of over 80 gardens and live musical bands. Also, you can enjoy the food and drinks at the festival. Families with kids can participates in kids activities at the kids corner in festival. Festival is held during third weekend of July.

5) Dearborn Garden Walk & Heritage Festival
Event Address: Gold Coast Neighborhood
Event Date: Second or Third Weekend in July
Event Contact: 312-632-1241, www.dearborngardenwalk.com

Dearborn garden walk & Heritage Festival is one of the best garden walk festivals held in Chicago’s one of the richest neighborhood. Event allows you to visit private gardens in Gold Coast neighborhood houses. Event let you take advantage of visiting great landscape architects and designs of the city. And yes, enjoy the music and food. Festival is organized by North Dearborn Association.

6) Chicago SummerDance
Event Address: Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden – 601 S. Michigan Avenue, and other locations Chicago, IL 60605
Event Date: From July through Mid September
Event Contact: 312-742-4007

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events organize the Chicago SummerDance festival where people of all ages get together to dance. The event is held on 4900 square feet floor in open-air. Event offers free one-hour dance lessons, music and dancing for entertainment. Admission to the event is FREE.

7) Taste of Lincoln Avenue
Event Address: Lincoln Park
Event Date: Last Weekend in July
Event Contact: 773-868-3010

Taste of Lincoln Avenue street fair festival features more than 250 vendors and close to 50 acts on five different stages. Festival is held during last weekend of July month between Fullerton Ave and Wellington Ave. Families can take advantage of carnival for kids entertainment.