Chicago Events
Decorated boat
Venetian Night
Venetian Night is the city of Chicago's longest running annual
event, having started in 1958 as part of the Lakefront Festival,
and today attracts hundreds of thousands of people to the
lakefront. The waterside parade on Lake Michigan includes about 35
boats decorated with extravagant lights and skippered by costumed
crews. There is also live music and an impressive fireworks
display.
Venue: South Lake Shore Drive;
Date: 25 July 2009;
Time: Parade: 8.30pm; Fireworks: 9.30pm
