Chicago Scene Boat Party Weekend 2025 Registration

Friday, July 25th to Sunday, July 27, 2024

Register now for The Chicago Scene Boat Party and all of the weekend events. It's the most talked-about powerboating event of the summer in Chicago. Each year 500-1000 boats tie-up with over 10,000 attendees experiencing the incredible event. The boats are privately owned by some of Chicago’s most prominent, and successful professionals. Charter boats are available for rent for the party. Boats of all shapes and sizes come out to the event and everyone is loaded up with people ready to have a great time.

Registration for the weekend events includes:

• The Official Chicago Scene Boat Party flag - So other boaters know you are in the party
• Official Drybag and other premium products
• Tickets & Entrance to our Boat Party Weekend Pre & Post Parties
• Info on Charter Boats available for rent for the party - We can help you find the perfect boat
  
• * You must be on a boat to participate in the boat party (Own, Rent, Charter or Friends boat)
  All Flags will be available for pick up after July 15th at Boat Drinks at Burnham Harbor

Weekend Event Schedule:
Friday, July 25, 2025:

• Pre-event Kickoff Party - 7pm - 11 pm*
  TBD

Saturday, July 26, 2025:

• Scene Boat Party - 12 pm - 6 pm The Playpen

Sunday, July 27, 2025:

• Weekend finale party - 7 pm - 11 pm*
  TBD
  *The event includes a weekend registration ticket and an RSVP. Events are subject to capacity.
  

Pre-Party and Post-Party entrance, your name will be on the Will Call list for the parties. Weekend registration includes access for up to 12 registered crew members per boat. Please bring your crew and you will get right in.

As you can see in the photos below, it’s a sight to behold. Beautiful people, expensive boats, and all set in front of an incredible Chicago skyline.

The Chicago Scene Boat Party has been featured in; the New York Times, Chicago Magazine’s Annual “Best of Chicago” list, Motor Boating Magazine, and the Chicago Sun-Times called it “A Floating Mardi Gras” party.

We expect this year’s party to be even bigger and better than in the past. We have a Pre Party on Friday night the day before the party and a post-party on Sunday. Stay tuned for more information about everything we have in store.

Boats come from all over southern Lake Michigan and people fly in from all over the country to attend this amazing event.

This party is the most incredible event ever to occur on Lake Michigan. Chicago’s top DJ’s spin the hottest music as people dance and party all day long. The “A” List people of Chicago come out every year to enjoy the event.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Playpen - Ohio Street Beach, 600 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, United States