A young parade participant uses a handheld water sprayer to cool down attendees along 53rd Street during the annual 4th on 53rd Parade in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, Saturday, July 4, 2026.
In pictures: Hyde Park’s 34th annual ‘4th on 53rd’ parade celebrates the United States’ 250th year
After a night of torrential rain, a humid Hyde Park celebrates a massive milestone. The neighborhood’s 34th annual “4th on 53rd” parade is officially underway, marking a historic 250th birthday for the United States.
July 4, 2026
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Anthony Hernandez, Photojournalist
Anthony Hernandez is a junior photography major. Hernandez is a photojournalist for the Chronicle. He joined the Chronicle in January 2026.
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois