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Sunday, July 5, 2026
Hydrate's all-afternoon-into-night Sunday party kicking off at 2pm and running late.
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Thu, Jul 2
9 PM - 3 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago

Fri, Jul 3
7 PM - 9 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
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Sat, Jul 4
9 PM - 11 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
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Sun, Jul 5
10 PM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
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Mon, Jul 6
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
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