Taco Rio & Riverwalk Fireworks

Title: Chicago Traders Meetup: Taco Rio & Riverwalk Fireworks

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 05, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:15 PM CDT

Location: Taco Rio (457 E Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601) → East End of Riverwalk for Fireworks

Meet other traders and industry professionals, share your stories and ideas, and make new networking contacts. Traders of all markets, as well as those who aspire to trade, are welcome. There are no slides, no formal presentations, and absolutely no sales pitches.

The Plan

• 6:30 PM – 8:50 PM | Networking at Taco Rio: We’re gathering at Taco Rio, located on the east end of the Chicago Riverwalk between Columbus and Lake Shore Drive. Enjoy authentic tacos and fresh cocktails while we talk markets by the water. The venue has a massive 500-seat outdoor patio with open seating, so just look for our group!
• 8:50 PM – 9:00 PM | Walk to the Fireworks: We’ll wrap up our tabs and take a short group walk to the very end of the Riverwalk.
• 9:00 PM | Navy Pier Fireworks: Settle in along the riverfront to watch the Wednesday night Navy Pier fireworks display.

Venue & Ride-Share Info

• Location: 457 E Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601.
• Pro-Tip for Uber/Lyft/GPS: If you are getting dropped off or using GPS, plug in the intersection of Columbus Dr & E Wacker Dr. From the intersection northeast corner, it's just a quick 2-minute walk down the stairs to the Riverwalk level.

Food & Drink

Food and drinks are available for purchase directly from Taco Rio. Please note this is a restaurant patio, so outside food and BYOB are not permitted.