2026 Chicago Riverwalk Bar Crawl & Fireworks Show

🍻🎉The Chicago Riverwalk is not just scenic, modern and brand spanking new... it is home to some of the coolest bars in Chicago and the atmosphere that they offer is unmatched! Crawling from bar to bar with other fun-loving people, you'll experience the excitement of the Chicago Riverwalk firsthand and your evening will be punctuated with perfect views of the fireworks!✨

Whether you're travelling from out of town or a Chicagoan through and through, this is the perfect experience to enjoy the new and improved bar scene along the Chicago Riverwalk!🥂🍸

WHAT'S INCLUDED: Tickets include entry to the crawl, two welcome shots, perfect views of the fireworks and an official Chicago Riverwalk Bar Crawl Koozie! Our experienced party host will lead you throughout the crawl. Trust us, they know how to get the party started!

WHERE: AceBounce and bars on the Chicago Riverwalk. All of the venues are within walking distance so you can spend more time partying with friends.

SCHEDULE NOTES:

• The crawl officially begins at 6pm. Feel free to arrive earlier if you'd like!
• Please note you must check in before 6:20pm in order to receive your welcome shot.
• We will leave AceBounce at roughly 6:45pm for the Riverwalk.
• Running Late? Head down to the Riverwalk and walk east. Look for the Chicago Riverwalk Bar Crawl flag and a group of people with matching koozies.

WRISTBANDS: You MUST wear your wristband during the crawl!

FREE STUFF: Get Freebies* including: $5 in FREE food from DoorDash, $30 from Rakuten, $10 in FREE food from Ritual, 25% off + free shipping from Blue Apron and more! Click HERE for more info. *All offers valid for first time users only and subject to change without notice.

REASONS TO BUY EARLY: In addition to getting tickets at a lower price, those who purchase early will also receive free tickets and/or deeply discounted tickets to future events.

SPONSORSHIP & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES: For questions, sponsorship/vendor opportunities, and press inquiries, please fill out the form HERE.

CRAWL SCHEDULE: Our party host will lead the way, but we will send you an email with what to expect before the crawl!

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Rules, Regulations, & Disclaimers

All Guests must be 21+ with valid government issued ID. We will crawl rain or shine! NO REFUNDS! If you cannot find your ticket please contact Eventbrite.com directly, please do NOT email us as there is nothing we can do. Must be 21 years old to participate; valid government issued ID required. Participating venues and advertised times are subject to change. Best Bar Crawls, LLC promotes safety and urges all participants to drink responsibly. Participating venues reserve the right to refuse entry to guests who are deemed intoxicated (or otherwise unfit) upon arrival. No refunds will be given. No refunds. All sales are final. If a venue is at capacity then you may have to wait or proceed to another venue. Do not be late for registration. Prices are subject to change while supplies last. For further Terms and Conditions of this event and ticket purchase please see “Ticket Purchase and Event Terms and Conditions” in checkout before purchasing these tickets; which shall also be binding and shall be incorporated by reference as though fully stated herein.

*Unfortunately the Eventbrite system does not allow us to restrict people who are underage from buying tickets. If you are not 21 and purchase a ticket, you will not be allowed into the event.*

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