Celebrate this Independence Day in style atop Hotel Lincoln at J. Parker. Take in the spectacular view with champagne, signature cocktails and small plates crafted by Chef Paul Virant.

Head over to the this cozy cult-favorite tavern for a classic Fourth of July backyard barbecue. From 2 p.m. until 2 a.m., $20 will get you a ½ rack of St. Louis-style pork ribs and four sides from neighboring The Winchester.

What says Fourth of July better than fried chicken? Create your own picnic with to-go boxes of eight pieces of cold fried chicken, three sides and dessert for $45.

Watch the Navy Pier fireworks from one of the best views on Lakeshore Drive. From 7 p.m. until 10 p.m., enjoy summer cocktails, grilled items and tunes from a live DJ. Tickets are $75 for adults, $25 for guests 13-20 and free for children under 12.

In honor of Uncle Sam's birthday, The Butcher & Larder will be dishing out some special holiday packages for your cooking and eating pleasure. Available now, choose between nine types of sausages, bourbon-cured foie gras whipped with bone marrow and wrapped in barbecue short rib and plenty of other meat-centric goodies.

Head on over to this Ohio Street Beach Caffe for a special 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. Independence Day Brunch or dinner featuring off-menu specials such as full slab of ribs, coleslaw, corn and fries for $22, $5 Firecracker cocktails, $5 Titos American mules and $3Jell-O shots with Pop Rocks inside.

For $20, pick up a 32-ounce bottle of Beercade's signature Assault & Pepper cocktail, complete with house-infused strawberry jalapeno tequila, fresh lime, and citrus chile salt and bring it home or to a party.

Stop by this West Loop barbecue and whiskey spot to celebrate America's birthday with a giant hunk of roasting meat. Porkchop's Fourth of July pig roast, includes $3 chicken, beef, and pork sliders (right from the roast) and $7 Red Bull bourbon lemonade available in red, white or blue.