BAPA 2009 EVENTS
Every year thousands of people visit Beverly Hills/Morgan Park to participate in a variety of special events. Here are just a few of the community events you won’t want to miss!
39th Annual Home Tour
Sun., May 17, 2009: Private homes significant for their architecture, history or decorating are opened for touring on the third Sunday of May for Chicagoland’s oldest annual home tour. The 38th edition of the Beverly Hills/Morgan Park Home Tour promises the traditional array of beautifully decorated vintage homes open for visitors, as well as some surprises when doors open at 11 a.m., Sun., May 18. Departing from Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.
32nd Annual Ridge Run
Mon., May 25, 2005: Established in 1978 as a 10K through the Ridge Historic District, today the Ridge Run, held on Memorial Day, attracts about 4,000 participants and includes 10K and 5K competitive races, plus a one-mile youth run, and a non-competitive tot run. Also, introduced in 2005 is a timed 5K walk through historic Beverly/Morgan Park.
Beverly Hills/Morgan Park Memorial Day Parade
Mon., May 25, 2009: One of Chicagoland’s oldest and most charming neighborhood Memorial Day parades follows the Ridge Run and includes a ceremony honoring America’s armed services. This parade honoring the men and women in America's armed forces snakes down historic Longwood Drive.
7th Annual Beverly Hills Cycling Classic
Friday, July 10, 2009: The International Cycling Classic stages the first thrilling race in its annual Superweek Pro-Am Tour on our hilly streets. 100k criterium for the International Pro-Am Cycling Classic, PLUS Tour de Beverly ride and Big Wheel race. Start/Finish 107th and Longwood Drive.
Music Under the Stars
Sunday, August 2, 2009: Between vacations’ end and the beginning of school, families gather under the summer sky to enjoy live music, picnic fare, and a fireworks show. Doors open at 6 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. Morgan Park Academy Grounds, 2153 W. 111th St.
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