Kaufmann Quiz: Fourth of July
How well do you know the holiday weekend traditions in Chicago?
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If you are cooking out in Chicago, you better have this on your grill.
Shrimp kebabs
Teriyaki-glazed salmon
Rib tips
Wisconsin brats
Correct answer: Rib tips
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Where do locals go to see the real city fireworks shows?
Neighborhood parks
Allstate Arena
Aurora
Chicago River
Correct answer: Neighborhood parks
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Fireworks used to be the anchor of this festival until Mayor Emanuel messed with the schedule:
Ribfest
Country Thunder
Summerfest
Taste of Chicago
Correct answer: Taste of Chicago
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Before Grant Park, where was Taste of Chicago located?
South Loop
Michigan Avenue
Gold Coast
Wrigley Field
Correct answer: Michigan Avenue
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At the cookout, you don't say "go get me a soda." you say "get me a ____"
Pop
Cold one
Drink
Cola
Correct answer: Pop
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True or False: Chicago has a citywide 4th of July Parade along Columbus Drive.
True
False
Correct answer: False. It has neighborhood parades but only does citywide fireworks.
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On Saturday, where will the Navy Pier fireworks be launched from?
Lake Michigan
Hancock Tower
Adler Planetarium
Grant Park
Correct answer: Lake Michigan
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Which neighborhood does NOT host a Fourth of July parade:
McKinley Park
North Center
Hyde Park
Lincoln Square
Correct answer: Lincoln Square
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Which Bulls player, known for his goggles and three NBA championships, was born on July 4?
Scottie Pippen
Dennis Rodman
Horace Grant
BJ Armstrong
Correct answer: Horace Grant
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Which Northwest Side park was officially dedicated on the Fourth of July in 1914?
Winnemac Park
Indian Boundary Park
Horner Park
Independence Park
Correct answer: Independence Park
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