Venetian Night In Chicago
Venetian Night In Chicago
Since 1958, Lake Michigan has hosted Venetian Night. What is Venetian night you ask? It's based on the boat parades of Venice, Italy. Boat owners dress up their boats with lights and wear costumes themselves and parade around the lake's shoreline. It's a grand nautical parade of over 50 boats. People flock to the lakefront from Shedd Aquarium on Roosevelt Road to the Chicago Yacht club on Monroe Street.
Every year, Venetian Night attracts thousands of people to the Chicago Lakefront to experience the spectacular light extravaganza that only Venetian Night in Chicago can offer. Join the thousands who attend Annual Venetian Night. The evening begins around 6:30 with the Grant Park Orchestra performing music at the Petrillo Music Shell.
People get there early to stake out a spot on the lawn. They bring picknick dinners and relax on the grass with friends and family.
At 7:45 there is an air-sea rescue reenactment presented by the Chicago Fire Department and Police Marine Unit at Queens Landing, which is at Congress and Lakefront. This is sure to cause a bit of tension and excitement. It showcases the bravery and strength of our own recuse services.
The boat parade begins 8:30 and features over fifty boats decorated with a mix of lights, paint and costumed crew. The boats set sail from Monroe Harbor to the Museum Campus.
The grand finale is an amazing fireworks display at 9:30. The fireworks are synchronizes to music which just increases the impact of the explosions that light up the night sky. Don't worry if you can't make it down, because the music is also simulcast on 93.1 WXRT and if you live close, you might just catch a glimpse of the night sky being decorated.
This is the perfect opportunity to kick back with the people you care about most and enjoy a perfect evening of entertainment. All for free!
