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Gallagher Way Announces Jimmy Buffett Preshow Celebration

The first 4,000 guests to arrive at Gallagher Way will receive a festive lei, party organizers said.

CHICAGO, IL — Lake View’s Gallagher Way will host the city's official 'Son of a Son of a Sailor' preshow celebration Friday, July 13, beginning at noon. The tropical-themed party is being held in honor of Jimmy Buffett’s return to Wrigley Field. The first 4,000 guests to arrive at Gallagher Way will receive a festive lei.

The party will include a range of tropical-themed activities, including the opportunity to decorate a Buffett-inspired vinyl record at a Spin Art station with Scratch Events, take photos with a parrot, play lawn games and watch the 2005 Jimmy Buffett Wrigley Field performance on Gallagher Way’s video board.

Island sounds from Caribbean rock band Mr. Myers will begin at 3 p.m., followed by country artist Logan Brill at 5 p.m.

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The restaurants surrounding Gallagher Way will offer margarita specials, live music and games to celebrate the occasion.

Limited tickets for the Jimmy Buffett concert at Wrigley Field are still available.

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Images courtesy of Gallagher Way

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