4th on 53rd Parade and Festival 2026

Celebrate the 4th of July in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, with a beloved local tradition going back 30+ years – the 4th on 53rd Parade and Free Festival! The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. with marching bands, floats, community groups, and kids on decorated bikes – with a free festival after the parade from 12-3 p.m. featuring performances, games, bouncy houses, face painting, magician, and more!

Downtown Hyde Park Chicago