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Fourth with the Fishes

July 04, 2019 - July 04, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Location

Shedd Aquarium

1200 S. Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, IL 60605

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Description

Enjoy an evening Science Pub: Colors of Fishes, with Shedd aquarist James Clark. From red snappers to lake whitefish to blue tangs, see how fishes use color for survival. Festivities will also include pop-up animal encounters with aquarium ambassadors. End the evening with fireworks from Navy Pier.

Event Cost: $29.95, $24.95 Chicago residents, $14.95 members

Event Times: 6:30-10 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: https://www.sheddaquarium.org/plan-a-visit/visitor-guide/Experiences/fourth-with-the-fishes/?utm_source=eNews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eNews-June2019_2&utm_content=version_A

Neighborhood: Chicago

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