4th of July Parties
The
PPC's Oldest and Flagship Event
Look for something new in 2005!
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4th of July Parties |
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13th Annual Chicago Fourth of July
Party 2004 |
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This year's theme is "All Good Things...The End of An Era".
Update: Pictures from the 2004 Party! Grant Park Pat Benater Outing: http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?c=kuxb1a3.9hympodj&x=1&y=dxjqeiBBQ Picnic at Party Central: http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?c=kuxb1a3.8d18tsfb&x=1&y=egigyzScavenger Hunt Pub Crawl #1: http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?c=kuxb1a3.5juq9cdj&x=1&y=-4480ohScavenger Hunt Pub Crawl #2: http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?c=kuxb1a3.4xu2kjaf&x=1&y=rc7vps
4th of July BBQ Picnic Weather Update: In the event of rain the Picnic will continue, as we have secured an anwning to cover part of the patio area. Picnic will start promptly at 2:30pm at the Party Central Big Back Yard (916-918 W. Fullerton courtyard) and we will start to launch teams on the pub crawl at around 5:30pm. Route will start at McGee's and continue through Kelly's, O'Malley's West, Kendall's, Kelsey's, Parkway Tavern, Corner Pocket, Durkin's, Crush, and The Union will be our ender.
2004 Calendar of Events 1) Sat 6/26 (Evening) Chartered Booze Cruise on Lake Michigan Click here to register2) Sat 6/26 (Night) The traditional Post-Cruise Party at the Hangge Uppe 3) Fri 7/2 (Evening) Pat Benatar & Peter Frampton at the Taste of Chicago 4) Sat 7/3 (Night) Fireworks in Grant Park 5) Sun 7/4 (Afternoon/Evening) Last Ever PPC BBQ Picnic Scavenger Hunt/Pub Crawl in Lincoln Park Click here for the 2004 Registration Form (When available)
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Chair: Friends, This year marks a year of SIGNIFICANT TRANSITION the PPC's events lineup. It has been five years since I've assumed the unofficial helm of the PPC and during this time, together we've been able to:
All of this and we've either run events at breakeven or raised a few bucks here and there for good causes. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all those who hard work has helped us make all these great parties possible. You guys are the greatest! But as we've learned since the day we had go from kindergarten to first grade, we have to change with the times. The biggest change is the last of the Old Guard, the Chairman Emeritus, is expecting his second kid and will therefore be finally pried out of the City, kicking and screaming, to a life in Wilmette this Fall. Because of this and other changes, the PPC events lineup is being adjusted to more closely align with the times. Fact of the matter is, we're not all 22 anymore and right out of school, so doing these things back-to-back is killing us! Rest assured, although the mix will change somewhat, the PPC will soldier on, providing fun events for our friends. That is my commitment to you, my friends. Here's a top-level view of the changes we envision this year:
Get Ready to Rock! It's Summer in Chicago and time for the final iteration of the PPC's flagship multiparty 4th of July celebration!
Fuji Message from the Chairman Emeritus:
Friends - With some sadness
and after a lot of sorrow I am announcing that this will be the last July
4th party after consulting with Fuji. What started out
in 1992 as a bunch of guys
from Boston in the backyard of the "Budweiser building in left field at
Wrigley field, to Mark's Howe St. house and the
addition of the boat, shirts, leis, beads, a web site, friends and Mark's
father from out of town, and then on to Fuji's since
1999, it has been a great time,
but just like all the other 'comforts' coming from the 1990's (Friends TV
show, Thursday nights at Four Farthings, Beach volleyball every Sunday
rain/shine @ 2:30 pm, blading on Weds, hooking up with old college
boyfriends and girlfriends and the walk of shame, birthday pub crawls on
Lincoln Avenue, first dates at the Zoo (It's free!!) the Afrodysiacs band,
Frank's Halloween Party, closing a street fest on a Sunday night at 10 pm,
and dancing on top the bar while drinking the fishbowl with 4 straws at
Bamboo Bernie's) they all have to end.
The party will be held on
Sunday July 4th, Fuji has agreed to host again (thanks dude - since we
have average over 100+ people the last couple of years) and of course is
the final pub crawl with refs and the trophies. The boat will happen June
26 but is now combined with the 20/30 club. All the details can be found
at
www.chicagofourth.com. Fuji and I are hoping that some of the old
'guard' will be wiling to help out on the July 4th party
logistics. Nevertheless we are looking fwd to seeing you at the 'main'
event the party and crawl.
Please fwd this to all our
friends and yours since this is the initial starting point of
communication. I hope that all of you on the list can show up even if some
of the zaniness may seem immature but a lots of fun and worth years of
laughs when you get older, get married, and have kids. It would be great
to see some of the original party planners and past attendees (Mark's Dad
and Uncle, Geno, Stiz, Big Bob, Frank, Guy, Olaf - the food poisoning
candidate, Heather, Lori, and I apologize for any others that I am leaving
off the list) so please fwd the info to them.
Lastly, Fuji and I are
going to try to set up a "Marietta fund" to use some of the proceeds to
help with M's cost to fly over from London for the event. Watch the web site for the
details and you can always contact Jeff or I.
eric.meier@tmgchicago.com
(Mahu)
Eric
PPC Chairman Emeritus
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This year we will team up with the 20/30 Club of Chicago and sail on the 240-person Evening Star out of Ogden Slip (just south of Lake Point Tower). The cost of the cruise will be $60. The price is a little higher but we now have FOUR HOURS OF OPEN BAR instead of our traditional three hours, plus a LIVE BAND (Catfight).   New!!! Pictures from the 2004 Boat Cruise - Click HERE!! For those who want the Classic PPC Experience, we're offering the PPC Upgrade package for a mere $6. This gets you the sailor hats and markers, leis, as well as bus transportation and admission to (no cover) our traditional postparty at the Hangge Uppe at State and 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. New! Drink specials at the Hangge Uppe postparty have been confirmed for this year:!!
$2.50 MGD & LITE PINTS
/ $3.25 DOMESTIC BOTTLES / $4.00 CUERVO TAP MARGARITAS
/ $1.25 WATERMELON & KAMIKAZEE SHOTS
Boat Information:
We will be aboard the
Evening Star
at Navy Pier - Ogden Slip. Check-in
begins at 7:15 p.m. We will begin boarding at 7:30 p.m. and the boat will
leave at 8 p.m. sharp. Plan accordingly. We cannot wait for late arrivals.
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON PRICING AND REGISTRATION
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Mahu is leading this one. Same deal as the Go-Go's concert we hit at the Taste a few years back. Show is free, Petrillo Musica Shell in Grant Park. Starts at 7pm but we'll be there early to stake out a good space. Bring whatever you like to eat and drink. Post concert bar outing also likely, location TBD. |
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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 judgment (be discreet) is encouraged. There is no cost to attend this event. Just show up and bring whatever you want to eat & drink with you.
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Sunday, July 4: Afternoon/Evening: THE MAIN EVENT - BBQ Picnic & Scavenger Hunt & Pub Crawl |
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This year's theme is "All Good Things...The End of An Era". The event will kickoff once again with an afternoon of BBQ and kegs of beer in Fuji's Big Backyard at Party Central, and then teams will be formed and the Pub Crawl will be launched. Getting back to our roots we'll be doing a Lincoln Park route, with eight bars involved, LOTS OF BEVERAGES, our signature Mardi Gras Beads, and trophies for the Winning teams. This will be an organized event and have all sorts of goodies involved. You don’t want to miss this event (TRUST US)!
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! CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON PRICING AND REGISTRATION
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Last Ever PPC 4th of July BBQ Picnic and Scavenger Hunt Pub Crawl in Lincoln Park Update 6/25 - Because we're not talking a lot of money here and to simplify things, we will simply be collecting money at the door. $20 at the Door (or $17 discounted rate if you have exact change). The party will start at 2:30 pm at Party Central (916-918 W. Fullerton Backyard - same place as last year). Beer, pop, water, and a few mixed drinks as well as BBQ cookout will be provided. People will then be divided into teams and the Scavenger Hunt / Pub Crawl will start between 5:30-6:00pm. Getting back to our roots we'll be doing a Lincoln Park route, with eight bars involved, LOTS OF BEVERAGES, our signature Mardi Gras Beads, and trophies for the Winning teams. This will be an organized event and have all sorts of goodies involved. You don’t want to miss this event (TRUST US)!
NOTE: Because this party
will start at a personal residence and to ensure everyone at the party
has enough to eat & drink, the Chicago PPC reserves the right to
limit numbers
so to guarantee a spot
you must RSVP your name AND the names of any friends you plan on
bringing with you no later than 5pm Friday, July 2.
RSVP's can be emailed to
The PPC Social Chair (
Email the Social Chair )
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| if you have other questions about the 2004 Chicago 4th of July Party, please send it to The PPC Social Chair ( Email the Social Chair ) |
Come join us in Grant Park
for the best fireworks
show in the Midwest, synchronized to the CSO in the Petrillo Music Shell! 