We're excited to see you at the festival after the parade! Please note that all children must be accompanied by adult caretakers in order to participate in the activities.
Download the festival map to get ready for the big day!
FESTIVAL MAP (pdf)
DownloadGet 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!
Amazing double-dutch jump roping with Chicago's Black Girls Jump!
Get ready to jump in the bouncy houses!
Get your face painted by one of our talented face painting artists!
Introducing the award-winning magician, juggler, card trick expert and balloon artist, The Great Boodini!
Denise E. Williams: Master Hooptress - Ms. Williams is a Certified Hoop Instructor, Certified Zumba Instructor, and Certified Twerk Fitness Instructor - she will be performing at 12:30 p.m. near the egg sculptures. Preview her amazing skills here.
From 1:30 - 2 p.m. the cast of Macbeth cast will be performing some scenes to whet our appetites for the Hyde Park Community Players' upcoming show. Look for them north of the clown eggs in the park.
Enjoy games including corn hole, clown bean bag toss, croquet, hula hoop, Madeline ring toss, mummy wrap, watermelon seed spitting, and disc golf!
Marsha's Music invites children under 8 and their siblings, parents, grandparents, and caregivers to come to a Fam Jam where we will sing, dance, play percussion instruments and have the joy of family music making!
Get ready to pet some new animal friends.
The University of Chicago Police Department will be staffing a popcorn stand sponsored by the department. Stop by for free popcorn!
Nichols Park North Patio - North End of Park Near 53rd Street
12:30-1:30 P.M.
The Hyde Park Hot Seven 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 Seven continues to play traditional jazz to audiences all over the Chicagoland.
1:30-3:30 P.M.
Famed Chicago vocalist, Tiaybe Bledsoe.
Mid-Park Near Baseball Diamond
12:15 P.M.
Performing classical music selections culminating in "Lift Every Voice and Sing” and "Star Spangled Banner” at 12:30 p.m.
12:50 P.M.
Performing contemporary dance, musical theatre, and story ballet excerpts from this past season's performance and competition season.
1:30 P.M.
Performing pieces from the school repertoire including classical ballet, modern dance, and student choreography.
2:10 P.M.
Inviting children under 8 and their siblings, parents, grandparents, and caregivers to come to a Fam Jam where we will sing, dance, play percussion instruments and have the joy of family music making!
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