We opened the windows a bit and settled in to watch the city change as the sun slowly set.  The sound of a fantastic swing band playing in the band shell just below us floated up.   Colored lights began to show as they danced on the water of the fountain as did the bright white patterns of the Ferris wheel lights on Navy Pier.

Red, white, and blue began to glow on the Aquarium, Solider Field, Anthem’s high rise, along the Pier and other office buildings.  Very cool.

Promptly at 9:30 the sky was lit up by fireworks.  I’d say it was a pretty good birthday party.