Summertime in Chicago is in full effect, which means boating season for the luckiest of us. Boaters and lakefront enthusiasts alike can join in on the fun at the Venetian Night boat parade on Saturday, July 20, at Lake Michigan’s Monroe Harbor. 

Organized by Chicago Yacht Association, the Italian American Human Relations Foundation and the Chicago Harbors, Chicagoans are invited to join the competition by decorating their boats in 2024’s fitting theme: “Salute to Italy.”