With the City of Chicago nixing their Indepence Day fireworks this year, many readers have inquired about the Saddle & Cycle Club's show. Thanks to our pals at the Uptown Update, it looks like the Saddle & Cycle Club (900 W Foster - behind the new Dominick's) show is on the evening of July 3rd, at dusk. Members (and their guests) only are allowed in the club itself but you can still get a great view of the fireworks from any of the local parks, beaches or surrounding buildings.
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'Independence'
The thought of the Common Folk of Chicago celebrating freedom by gathering outside the gates of a private club to get a glimpse of the Blue Bloods' fireworks is weird and a little sad to me, especially after all these years of such great public celebrations.
I guess this is where the years of corporate welfare and Machine payouts have led us. Maybe Daley and his friends will toss silver dollars to the crowd afterwards?
I love the S&C club's fireworks. I can see them from our back balcony--beats heading to the beach!
@Clarence, I guess that's one way of looking at it.
However, I'm with Claire. Ever since I discovered the S & C fireworks, I love them! We sit up in the park by Foster Beach along with all the other people of the neighborhood and enjoy the free show. It's like being in a small town within the city--no massive crowds to negotiate, and we just walk home. Easy and fun!
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