4th of July Parties
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PPC's Oldest and Flagship Event
Look for something new in 2005!
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Ninth
Annual Chicago Fourth of July Party 2000 - "4oJ2K" Event Information |
| This year's event will be a little different
than past years as the Fourth of July (observed) is on a Tuesday, so Sunday, July 2 has
been officially declared a Day of Rest and Hangover Recovery, with the festivities
recommencing on Monday, July 3 for the Grant Park Fireworks. Location of the main event
will also move to the heart of scenic Lincoln Park across from DePaul University, from the
Howe Street venue used in previous years (to learn more about the history
of this party, click here). All else remains essentially
unchanged (why mess with a good thing?). |
| The Current Lineup of Events: (Mark your calendars!) Friday, June 30, 2000: Yacht Cruise on Lake Michigan, we've chartered our own party boat, the Free Spirit to watch the sun set over Chicago's spectacular skyline! The post party will be at Hangge Uppe (corner of State & Elm). Drink and dance to tons of 70's and 80's music! Why the Hangge Uppe? The original party planners of this event were former bouncers there, who now claim “real” jobs in respectable financial institutions. UPDATED 6/29/00!!!: Click here for directions and latest cruise info! Saturday, July 1: Morning: THIS IS THE MAIN EVENT - BBQ Cookout in Lincoln Park, followed by the also-traditional Scavenger Hunt & Pub Crawl. This year's theme is "Where in the World is Marietta LeSage?" There will be eight bars involved, LOTS OF BEVERAGES, our signature Mardi Gras Beads, and a trophy for the Winning team. This will be an organized event and have all sorts of goodies involved. You don’t want to miss this event (TRUST US)! Click here for detailed info and directions. Sunday, July 2: The Official Day of Rest and Hangover Recovery Brunch. This event will be for whoever survives the Scavenger Hunt and/or manages to find the way back home. Everyone who attends the BBQ/ Pub Crawl is welcomed back to the PPC North Halsted HQ to regale fellow pub crawlers with tales of glory, have a few drinks (if you still can drink) and a brunch of leftovers (such that remain - the event is free, so we make no promises). Monday, July 3: Evening: Come join us in Grant Park for the best fireworks show in the Midwest, synchronized to the CSO in the Petrillo Music Shell! The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is one of the premier orchestras in the WORLD. Some of us who have the day off will arrive (very) early and reserve a choice location in the heart of the park. Like our Sunday volleyball outings, look for the big yellow smiley face flag. We'll be across from the Petrillo Band Shell which is at the intersection of Jackson & Columbus. BYOB - Please note, alcoholic beverages are technically prohibited in Chicago Park District facilities so use of good judgement (be discreet) is encouraged. Tuesday, July 4: Afternoon: Cubs game at Wrigley! Join the gang to watch them take on the "mighty" Pittsburgh Pirates. Experience baseball as it was meant to be - in the Friendly Confines of Historic Wrigley Field! Cost is $16/person (which includes the ticket cost). We are also planning on meeting before the game at the new deck of another PPC Chair for some pre-game partyage. After this we bid our fond farewells and head our separate ways, taking back home with us memories of good friends and good times... until next year! |