Sounds of Summer on the Chicago River
Description
6 Sundays. 6 playlists. 6 chances to rock out on the Chicago River.
Chicago summers were made for this, so grab your drinks, find your people, and hop aboard our Party Barge. Every other week we’re blasting the city’s most iconic waterway with the songs and artists you love.
These public cruises will feature rotating artists and genres. Show your love and fandom by booking your favorite artist or genre. All cruises depart from the Chicago Water Plaza at 6pm and will return at 8pm.
Sunday, June 14 | Britney, Christina, and other 2000s pop princesses
Sunday, June 28 | Usher, Mary J. Blige and other R&B throwbacks
Sunday, July 12 | Taylor Swift, all eras included, dress accordingly
Sunday, July 26 | Country night, from Dolly Parton to Morgan Wallen
Sunday, August 9 | Bad Bunny, Karol G, and other Latin artists are heating up
Sunday, August 23 | Beyonce dance party, end the summer the only way that makes sense
Board our Party Barge, crack open your drinks (BYOB, of course) and cruise through the city as Chicago’s skyline does its thing. Everyone on board came for the same playlist, which means you’re already friends.
These are public cruises and open to anyone who loves a good theme, a cold drink, and summer nights on the Chicago River. Each themed cruise is ticketed separately, so book the artist that speaks to your soul. Or book all six; we won’t judge.
What's Included
- Bluetooth Sound System
- Built-In Coolers
- Ice
- Fun!
What to Bring
- Beer/Wine
- Water
- Snacks
- Sunscreen/Sunglasses
- Digital Completed Waiver
Our waivers are digital and therefore 100% paperless. We recommend that you fill out the waiver before your trip in order to save time during the check-in process. Click HERE for our waiver.
Important Information
Terms & Conditions:
All rides depart from the Chicago Riverwalk at between the LaSalle Street and Wells Street bridges.
Please remember that your reservation time is the departure time. You will need to arrive at least 15 minutes early in order to leave the dock on time. Be sure that each individual in the party has signed the digital waiver and confirmed their email address prior to your arrival. We will ask you to show your digital waiver confirmation email before you'll be allowed to board the boat. Chicago Cycleboats reserves the right to delay cruises past the original scheduled departure time for any reason.
Weather Policy: Chicago Cycleboats operate rain or shine! If the weather is deemed as too severe by our Cycleboat staff, a ride will be rescheduled and you will be contacted immediately. If we do not contact you, that means all cruises for the day will be operating as scheduled.