The much talked about, first of its kind picnic organized for all July and August born Ghanaians in Chicago and its environs came off with fanfare and excitement at the Jackson Park, around 63rd and Stony Island. Despite the short notice, attendance was fair. Most attendees believe that if properly organized, the July August born joint outdoor birthday celebrations could be a very popular summer outing event in the future. As expected, “Mayor” Mr. Boafo Papafio, Ms.Margaret Akua Siaw,and a host of other celebrants were there to participate in the first group outdoor birthday celebrations in Chicago.The president of the Ghana National Council, Mr. John Henry Assabill and the Moderator, Dr. Mark Kutame were there to lend their support to the celebrants. Attendants had a lot to eat and drink. The atmosphere was kept vibrating with selections of popular lyrics by Freedom Soundz. Bedzra Consulting company presented to Ms.Margaret Siaw, a large poster depicting pictures of President Barak Obama’s visit to Ghana recently.