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The 4th of July is just days away, and T-Mobile is inviting Chicagoans to get in the spirit by donning Unlce Sam costumes and participating in a free indepenence day party at Navy Pier. In addition to free snacks, festival games, and Uncle Sam costumes, T-Mobile will be inviting all Chicagoans dressed as Sam to run in a fun run race to win a free mortgage or rent for a year. To enter to participate in the Grand Prize race, Chicagoans just need to register at Gateway Park at Navy Pier by 3 p.m.

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WEEKEND STUFF!

GRAND OPENING OF HUB 51
51 W. Hubbard
This weekend marks the grand opening of the highly anticipated River North bar/restaurant from the sons of Lettuce Entertain You founder Richard Melman: R.J. and Jerrod Melman. It's a fund-raiser for the Midwest Chapter of Starlight Starbright. Thursday, July 3, from 10pm to 2am. $30 per person for all-you-can-drink.

FREE FOR ALL: 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611-3428
312-595-7437
9:30 p.m.
Patriotic music accompanies the annual display over Lake Michigan on July 4. Addition fireworks shows on July 2 (9:30) and July 5 (10:15).
(Note: I can bring Navy Pier hot dogs to the set if you want this one).

RED, WHITE AND BLUE-B.Q.
BROWNSTONE (3937 N Lincoln) and WEST END (1326 W MadisoN) are hosting a Red, White and Blue.B.Q. from 9pm - 1am on the Fourth of July. All you can drink draft beer, domestic bottles (miller lite/bud light) and call cocktails for $20 and BBQ food specials will be offered. Specials are available both on the inside and on the patio.

GET ON DECK: CITIZEN BAR ROOFTOP
364 W. Erie St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-640-1156
July 3 : 5 p.m. - 2 a.m.
July 4 : 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Price: No cover
Head up to the rooftop to hear a DJ spin and order grill specials. Watch the fireworks from the rooftop patio on Thursday.

A CHANGE OF TASTE: African-Caribbean International Festival of Life
July 3 -6: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
$10-$15; $5 for kids 7-11; $30 fest pass
312-427-0266
Washington Park / Woodlawn
5500 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637-1414
The 16th annual celebration of ethnic cultures features more than 100 performers, food, arts and crafts, games, kids' activities, exhibits and vendors.

LAKE VIEW MUSIC FEST
July 5 -6: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
$5 suggested donation
773-868-3010
Sheffield Avenue and Addison Street
3600 N. Sheffield Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
The fifth annual event features live music, merchant booths and food tastings from area restaurants.
On Sunday at 7:30 p.m., Liquid Soul performs.

CHAMPAGNE WISHES: Made in the USA Sparkling Wine Festival
July 2 : 3 p.m. - 1 a.m.
POPS for Champagne
601 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-266-7677
Features 15 domestic bubblies with tasting portions beginning at $6 per glass.

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