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 p.m. the cast of "The Merry Wives of Windsor" 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
RING OF HOPE DOUBLE DUTCH
12:00 P.M.
Ring of Hope's Double Dutch program, established in 2018, includes both boys and girls aged 7-15 years, and has proven to be a valuable tool in guiding at-risk youth towards a positive path while enhancing their athletic abilities. The sport has also provided them with opportunities to travel and compete in various tournaments, fostering discipline and a sense of accomplishment.
DENISE WILLIAMS OF HOLISTIC HOOP
12:20 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 SUZUKI INSTITUTE
12:40 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.
HYDE PARK SCHOOL OF DANCE
1:00 P.M.
Performing pieces from the school repertoire including classical ballet, modern dance, and student choreography.
TECHNIQUE GEMS
606 KARATE & SELF-DEFENSE
SOUTH SIDE SUZUKI COOPERATIVE
2:00 P.M.
South Side Suzuki Cooperative, L3C was founded with the mission of creating a music school where students could be part of a vibrant musical community while still allowing teachers the freedoms of running their own independent and unique private studios.
MARSHA'S MUSIC
2:20 P.M.
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!