Chicago Fireworks
Jun 14th, 1999, 10:25 AM
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I've been to the fireworks several times, and I think the best seating is on the stretch of grass that leads up to the Adler Planetarium, facing out over Lake Michigan. Folding chairs are fine - I would plan on getting there several hours early, as people usually get there in the late morning and start staking out (literally) their own place. DO NOT drive there, your best best is to take public transportation, but be warned that the ensuing mass hysteria to get home when the fireworks are over will find everyone cramming onto every bus and el stop imaginable, so don't plan on getting home anytime soon. If you are staying in a hotel, see if they will pack you a nice picnic basket, as you'll need something to eat while you are waiting for the show. Even though it can all be a pain in the you know what, the thrill of listening to the 1812 Overture while watching the fantastic fireworks show is well worth any hassles.
Jun 14th, 1999, 10:26 AM
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I've been to the fireworks several times, and I think the best seating is on the stretch of grass that leads up to the Adler Planetarium, facing out over Lake Michigan. Folding chairs are fine - I would plan on getting there several hours early, as people usually get there in the late morning and start staking out (literally) their own place. DO NOT drive there, your best best is to take public transportation, but be warned that the ensuing mass hysteria to get home when the fireworks are over will find everyone cramming onto every bus and el stop imaginable, so don't plan on getting home anytime soon. If you are staying in a hotel, see if they will pack you a nice picnic basket, as you'll need something to eat while you are waiting for the show. Even though it can all be a pain in the you know what, the thrill of listening to the 1812 Overture while watching the fantastic fireworks show is well worth any hassles.
