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Bastille Day 2025

Saturday, July 12

Old Town is celebrating Bastille Day  2025!  Join us for:

Sat July 12 - full day of events

Thurs July 10-Mon July 14 - French-themed offerings by local businesses

 

Pick up our Bastille Day "passport"  at Slant of Light Books, House of Glunz / Glunz Tavern, or Old Town Triangle Association starting on Thursday, July 10.  Stop by the events and participating businesses to get your passport "stamped".  Turn in your passport the week of July 15 at Slant of Light Books, House of Glunz/Glunz Tavern, or Old Town Triangle Association and those with the most stamps will win a fun prize!

Schedule of Activities

 Saturday, July 12

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11am Family Activities, Mime, and Accordion at Burton Place Plaza, 1447 N Wells

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12 Noon Complimentary Croissants & Coffee by The Fresh Market at The Scout, 1419 N Wells

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2pm - 4pm French-inspired crafts, art, and music at the Near North Library at 310 W Division

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4pm - 6pm Cabaret by Working in Concert & Cocktails by The House of Glunz at Old Town Triangle Center, 1762 N North Park

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7:30pm Screening of the film "Hugo" at Ella Jenkins Park

Details and Participating Businesses

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1401 N Wells Street

Tues, July 8 - Mon, July 14

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1559 N Wells Street

Thurs, July 10 & Fri, July 11

French Wine Tastings

1547 N Wells Street

Macarons in the Bleu, Blanc, &  Rouge colors of the French flag (blue, white, and red - vanilla, strawberry, and cassis)

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1206 N Wells Street

Fri, July 11 & Sat, July 12

 French wine tastings

1543 N Wells Street

Sun, July 13, 9:30 - 10:30 am

 Discussion with Everyday Parisian Blogger Rebecca Plotnick.

Enjoy her French prints around the store July 10-14!

1531 N Wells Street

WAKAZE CLASSIC sake from France

Glass - $15

Bottle - $65

The Frame Hamlet

1509 N Wells Street

Sat, July 12 - Mon, July 14

Get 10% off if you buy a French poster and 15% off if you buy a poster and frame it with The Frame Hamlet

1447 N Wells Street

$8 glasses of wine, Bordeaux or Viognier 

1437 N Wells Street

Thurs, July 10 - Mon, July 14

Wines of France

 - Usseglio Lirac Grenache $36.99

 - Chateau Marjosse Bordeaux Blend $24.99

 - Fumees Blanche Sauvignon

Blanc $15.99

 - Phillipe Raimbault Sancere $39.99

1525 N Wells Street

Thurs, July 10 - Mon, July 14

French 75 & Savory Crepe for $20

1339 N Wells Street

Thurs, July 10 - Mon, July 14

French Martini $12

1510 N Wells Street

Thurs, July 10 - Sun, July 13

Mini French 75's

1532 N Wells Street

Eiffel Tower chocolates and French inspired truffles.

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1615 N Wells Street

Thurs, July 10 - Mon, July 14

 Lillet Spritz $10

1758 N Sedgwick Street

Thurs, July 10 - Mon, July 14

Chicken Fricassee $23.00 - Chicken, mashed potatoes in a Fricassee Sauce (Flavorful, Creamy sauce with herbs and aromatics)

1155 N Wells Street

Thurs, July 10 - Mon, July 14

Crème Brûlée French toast with fresh berries and a lavender whipped cream

1529 N Wells Street

Sun, July 13- Mon, July 14

King Louis Cheeseburger, Pomme Frites & Glass of Cab Franc​

1534 N Wells Street

Thurs, July 10 - Mon, July 14

 " Un Chein-Chaud" with a special sauce grilled onions on a brioche bun, with french fries and a medium drink $9.75

1549 N Wells Street

Thurs, July 10- Mon, July 14

20% off in celebration of Bastille Day when you present your Bastille Day 'passporte'

1657 N Wells Street

Thurs, July 10- Mon, July 14

Complimentary B-12 injections and luxurious hand cream to each guest, inviting you to indulge in wellness and French elegance

1448 N Wells Street

Thurs, July 10- Mon, July 14

Hugo Spritz, French dip with French fries

Thank you to Caroline Shoenberger & Professor Allen E. Shoenberger, Near North Library, SSA #48, The House of Glunz, The Fresh Market (coming soon to Old Town!), The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen (coming soon to Old Town!) and Church of the Three Crosses for their support.

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