First Throwback Thursday Features Shannon Ward At Maggie Cosme Park

CHICAGO — Throwback Thursdays are back. Come out to Maggie Cosme Park, 9201 S. Longwood Drive, and celebrate the 1960s with your neighbors. The free concert starts at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1.

Kids are encouraged to decorate their bikes, wagons, or strollers with their favorite bright colors, flowers, or peace signs – the more colorful the better! Shannon Ward will provide live music from the 1960's and a fun-filled high-energy instructor-led activity for the kids from Live & Believe Fitness.

The 19th Ward and the Beverly Area Planning Association are planning Throwback Thursdays throughout the month of June. Each week will highlight a different era through music and instructor lead activities.

Weather permitting, Throwback Thursdays will take place on June 1, June 8 , and June 15 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and are free. Families are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, and bug spray. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from local food trucks.

Throwback Thursdays are sponsored by Alderman Matt O’Shea, Senator Bill Cunningham, State Representative Mary Gill, Beverly Area Planning Association and the Chicago Park District.