# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chicago Scene Boat Party 2026 Registration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Chicago Scene Boat Party - Registration for the eventAbout this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/97160720-84e0-11f1-8a8c-3fe57d70e589-rimg-w569-h740-dc000000-gmir.jpg Chicago Scene Boat Party RegistrationSaturday, July 26, 202610am - 6 pmIn the PlaypenImportant Update for Chicago Scene Boat Party, Boat Owners & Attendees.For over 25 years, the Chicago Scene Boat Party has been one of the most iconic and well-run boating gatherings on Lake Michigan. As the event has grown, so has the attention and oversight from the U.S. Coast Guard. All vessels participating in large organized boating events to be formally registered with the event. This is no longer optional and is a condition of approval for events of this size.What This Means for Boat OwnersTo legally participate and tie up at the Chicago Scene Boat Party, every boat must:Register in advancePurchase and display an official Chicago Scene Boat Party flagProvide basic vessel details, including:Boat nameBoat length/sizeEstimated number of people on boardThese requirements allow us to:Comply with regulationsAccurately account for participating vesselsImprove safety and navigation within the party areaEnsure the event can continue for years to comeWhy Registration & Flags Are RequiredClassifies large raft-ups like ours as organized Marine Events, which means:The number of boats must be known in advanceVessel sizes and passenger counts must be accounted forBoats must be clearly identifiable as registered participantsThe official event flag serves as your visual proof of registration and allows on-water monitors to quickly identify approved boats within the event zone.No Flag = No Tie-UpTo be crystal clear:Boats without registration and an official flag will not be permitted to tie up at the partyOur Commitment to the Boating CommunityWe know this adds an extra step, but our goal has always been to:Protect the boating communityKeep everyone safePreserve the future of large-scale boating events in ChicagoYour cooperation helps ensure that events like this remain legal, safe, and possible in an increasingly regulated environment.Register your boat and secure your official event flag here:https://chicagosceneboatparty.com/Thank you for being part of the Chicago boating community and for helping us keep this legendary event going strong.Ted WidenFounder & OrganizerChicago Scene Boat PartyRegister now for The Chicago Scene Boat PartyRegister 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 300-500 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 partyTickets & Entrance to our Boat Party Weekend eventsInfo 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 a friend's boat)All Flags will be available for pick up at Boat Drinks at Burnham Harbor after Wednesday July 22, 2026Friday, July 24, 2026 at 7:30 pmPre-PartyBoat Drinks at Burnham Harbor 600 E Waldron Dr, Chicago, IL 60605Saturday, July 25, 2026:Scene Boat Party - 10am - 6 pm The Playpen*The event includes a weekend registration ticket and an RSVP. Events are subject to capacity.Pre-Party , 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.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/974e5530-84e0-11f1-8a8c-3fe57d70e589-rimg-w1200-h720-dc86b4e0-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/978061b0-84e0-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w1200-h675-dc90a3bf-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/97a771b0-84e0-11f1-957f-f1f06462340d-rimg-w1111-h740-dcd6d6d4-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/97cc5ed0-84e0-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w1111-h740-dcf1f2f3-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/97ee17a0-84e0-11f1-957f-f1f06462340d-rimg-w1111-h740-dcf3f3f1-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/982442d0-84e0-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w1111-h740-dcf0f1f1-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/984f9890-84e0-11f1-8a8c-3fe57d70e589-rimg-w987-h740-dc4b5a62-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/988b6910-84e0-11f1-957f-f1f06462340d-rimg-w1200-h684-dc7688a1-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/98af1db0-84e0-11f1-8a8c-3fe57d70e589-rimg-w1111-h740-dcf1f2f3-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/98e08df0-84e0-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w1111-h740-dcf4f0ed-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/99102970-84e0-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w1111-h740-dcf1f0f0-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/992ed500-84e0-11f1-8a8c-3fe57d70e589-rimg-w1111-h740-dcd9d7d7-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/99560c10-84e0-11f1-957f-f1f06462340d-rimg-w911-h740-dc4b4646-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9974deb0-84e0-11f1-8a8c-3fe57d70e589-rimg-w987-h740-dceff0eb-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/99a76060-84e0-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w1110-h740-dc8aaec6-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/99cebe80-84e0-11f1-957f-f1f06462340d-rimg-w993-h740-dcdcdad6-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/99ebbc60-84e0-11f1-957f-f1f06462340d-rimg-w555-h740-dcdad8d5-gmir.jpg Friday Events?: 07:30 PM - 11:00 PMChicago Scene Boat Party - Pre-PartyInfo: Boat Drinks bar and Grill at Burnham HarborSaturday Events?: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PMChicago Scene Boat Party?: 05:00 PM - 10:00 PMAfter Party at Millennium HallInfo: Millennium hall near the BeanSunday Events?: 06:00 PM - 10:00 PMWeekend Finale PartyInfo: At Cafe Olivva
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-scene-boat-party-2026-registration/100001984777774753
- **Event Categories**: parties, entertainment, boat-parties
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 8 hours
  - Location: The Playpen - Ohio Street Beach
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 79, max: 125, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Playpen - Ohio Street Beach
- **lat**: 41.893597
- **long**: -87.6124693
- **full address**: The Playpen - Ohio Street Beach, 600 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Chicago Scene Boat Party 2026 Registration
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Chicago Scene Boat Party 2026 Registration being held?
  - **A:** Chicago Scene Boat Party 2026 Registration takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Playpen - Ohio Street Beach, 600 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Chicago Scene Boat Party 2026 Registration?
  - **A:** Chicago Scene Boat Party 2026 Registration is organized by Ted Widen - Chicago-Scene.com.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Chicago Scene Boat Party 2026 Registration is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Chicago Scene Boat Party 2026 Registration sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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