FREE FESTIVAL Activities - 12-3 p.m.
Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands
Get ready to support Kenwood Academy High School and Dr. Martin Luther King Junior College Preparatory High School as they compete in the Battle of the Bands!
Two Bouncy Houses
Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands
Get ready to jump in the bouncy houses!
Face Painting
Battle of the Bands
John Measner - Magician
Get your face painted by one of our talented face painting artists!
John Measner - Magician
Hyde Park Community Players
John Measner - Magician
Introducing John Measner - the top-rated magician in Chicago performing WOW-ing shows for parties and private events.
Lawn Games
Hyde Park Community Players
Hyde Park Community Players
Enjoy games including corn hole, clown bean bag toss, croquet, hula hoop, Madeline ring toss, watermelon seed spitting, and disc golf!
Hyde Park Community Players
Hyde Park Community Players
Hyde Park Community Players
Starting at 2:45 p.m. on the community stage, the cast of "Taming of the Shrew" will be performing some scenes to whet our appetites for the Hyde Park Community Players' upcoming show.
FREE PERFORMANCES
MUSIC STAGE
Nichols Park North Patio - North End of Park Near 53rd Street
HYDE PARK HOT FIVE
12:30-1:30 P.M.
The Hyde Park Hot Five has played nearly all the 4th on 53rd celebrations since 1992! Founded by long-time Hyde Parker Stephen Thomas, the band has featured such luminaries as the late great Jimmy Ellis, as well as trumpeter Paul Bass. Under the direction of bassist Andrew Basa, the Hyde Park Hot Five continues to play traditional jazz to audiences all over the Chicagoland.
TIAYBE BLEDSOE
1:30-3:30 P.M.
Famed Chicago vocalist, Tiaybe Bledsoe.
COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE STAGE
Field across from Murray School
ZION ALI
12:15 p.m.
Zion Ali is a singer, songwriter, and youth advocate dedicated to inspiring his community through music and positive action. Blending soulful vocals with uplifting messages, he uses his platform to empower young people and promote unity. Zion has performed at the Bud Billiken Parade, Universoul Circus, and schools all over Chicago, sharing his voice on some of the city’s biggest stages.
RING OF HOPE: DOUBLE DUTCH PROGRAM
12:25 p.m.
ROH utilizes jump rope as a means to foster healthy living, promote educational excellence and personal development. ROH Double Dutch teaches youths 6-18 basic Double Dutch technique, as well as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, good decision-making, and how to build and maintain healthy relationships.
TECHNIQUE GEMS
HYDE PARK SCHOOL OF DANCE
1:05-1:20 P.M.
Performing pieces from the school repertoire including classical ballet, modern dance, and student choreography.
HYDE PARK SUZUKI INSTITUTE
1:25-1:40 P.M.
The Hyde Park Suzuki Institute was founded in 1998 to bring the joy of music to children through the teaching methods of those who have proven through experience and research the exceptional learning ability of the young child.
BLACK GIRLS JUMP
1:45-2:00 P.M.
Black Girls Jump is a grassroots organization dedicated to empowering communities through Double Dutch. Since our founding, we’ve impacted thousands of lives, preserving a cultural tradition while fostering fitness, connection, and joy.
606 KARATE & SELF-DEFENSE
2:05-2:20 P.M.
Demonstrating the martial arts of Karate, Kali/Eskrima, and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
DENISE WILLIAMS OF HOLISTIC HOOP
2:25-2:40 P.M.
Master Hooptress Williams is a Certified Hoop Instructor, Certified Zumba Instructor, and Certified Twerk Fitness Instructor. Preview her amazing skills HERE.
HYDE PARK COMMUNITY PLAYERS
2:45-3 P.M.
Founded in January of 2009, the Hyde Park Community Players is a nonprofit, amateur, volunteer organization whose mission is to create compelling theatre by and for residents of the South Side.