When: Boat parade begins at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, fireworks at
9:30 p.m. The water rescue demonstration by the Chicago Fire Department air-sea rescue unit will be at 7:45 p.m.
Where: Along Lake Michigan between Roosevelt Road and Monroe Street, fireworks and water rescue demonstration at Monroe Harbor. Free. 312-744-3370. www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents.
What: The costume ball for boats, their owners, families and friends on Lake Michigan is in its 47th year. In the tradition of the Venice celebration, Venetian Night is one of the city’s ways to recognize the aquatic recreational facilities it offers, and another good reason to visit the beautiful lakefront. This year’s theme is “Broadway on the Lake.” The fireworks display will have musical accompaniment on WXRT-FM 93.1.
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Best vantage points: The area from Queen’s Landing (in line with Buckingham Fountain) to Monroe Street. Only 30 boats, but a half-million people are expected to watch.
What’s new: Other than the theme, it’s kind of hard to mix things up when you are dealing with the coordination of vessels ranging from a 67-foot yacht to a 24-foot sailboat.
Forecast: Lightning advisory. The maritime skies will be lit up and crackling with fireworks, while the waters will be dazzling with boats attempting to emulate the razzmatazz of New York’s Broadway.