Never Too Early To Make Plans For July 4th

Shake out the blankets, start planning your picnic, or launch a charm offensive towards your friends in high-rises: The Saddle & Cycle Club, at Foster and Marine, will be holding its annual Independence Day fireworks display beginning at dusk on Saturday, July 4th.

While only members of the club and their guests may watch from inside the club grounds, the fireworks can be seen in the surrounding areas for free, and we are extremely grateful to have tony neighbors like Saddle & Cycle. In the past, readers have watched from Kathy Osterman Beach, Foster Avenue Beach, Margate Park, and from friends' homes along Marine Drive.

If your view looks south, Navy Pier will be holding its fireworks show at 9:30pm on July 4th. And Wrigley Field will hold its first ever fireworks display after the Cubs game as well.

UU Note:  If you'd like to know more about our very low-key 120-year-old neighbor, Uptown Update did a "Flashback Friday" feature about the Saddle & Cycle Club last year.