4th on 53rd Parade

Celebrate the 4th of July in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, with a beloved local tradition going back 30+ years - the 4th on 53rd Parade and Free Festival! The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. with marching bands, floats, community groups, and kids on decorated bikes - with a free festival after the parade from 12-3 p.m. featuring performances, games, bouncy houses, face painting, petting zoo, magician, and more!

Schedule:

10am-10:30am: Bike Decorating
Decorate Your Bike In The Parking Lot Of Hyde Park Bank And Get Ready To March In The Parade!
Location: Hyde Park Bank Parking Lot

10:30am-11am: General Assembly - Staging Area
Parade Participants Gather And Prepare To March!
Location: Hyde Park Bank Parking Lot

11am: Parade Start
Parade Participants Gather And Prepare To March West On 53rd Street To Nichols Park For The Picnic & Festival.
Location: Hyde Park Bank Parking Lot

Click Here For Parade Route Map