# Event Details - **Event Name**: NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY YACHT CRUISE - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: The Biggest Afro Fusion Cruise!About this EventGet ready for an amazing experience!!Join D.I.S. Entertainment for the Afro Fusion Yacht Cruise – Sunday, May 24th, 2026!Set sail on an unforgettable experience as we cruise down Lake Michigan aboard the newly renovated Anita Dee II. Take in breathtaking views of Chicago’s iconic skyline while partying on a luxurious 3-level yacht featuring a spacious lounge, energetic dance floor, and an open-air top deck.🎶 Vibe to the hottest sounds from around the world, including:AFROBEATS • AMAPIANO • DANCEHALL • R&B • OLD SCHOOL • KOMPA • HOUSE • HIP-HOP • SOCA • TOP 40 HITS & MORE with international DJs bringing nonstop energy all cruise long!Don’t miss the liveliest party on the lake — great music, stunning views, and unmatched vibes await!CHECK-IN TIMECheck-in will begin promptly at 11 AM.BOARDING TIMEBoarding starts at 12:15 PM sharp. Once boarding is complete, the gate will close and the crew will begin preparing for departure. No late entries will be allowed.Please arrive on time — the boat will depart without you!CRUISE TIMEThe cruise will depart at 1 PM and return at 4:30PM.EARLY ARRIVAL IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID MISSING THE CRUISE!Questions & AnswersFrequently Asked Questions• Can I bring my own food or drinks on the boat?No. Outside food and beverages are strictly prohibited on the boat.• What do I need to bring to board the boat?You must bring your Eventbrite ticket (either printed or on your phone) and a valid government-issued ID. All guests must be 21 or older.• How do I get to the boat?Please refer to the map and detailed directions provided below.• What areas of the boat can I access?All ticket holders have access to all floors of the boat.Rules, Regulations & Disclaimers:All guests must be 21 or older and present a valid government-issued ID. IDs will be checked by security prior to boarding.A valid ticket with a scannable QR code is required for entry. To avoid any technical issues that may prevent your ticket from displaying on your phone, we strongly recommend printing a paper copy.There is no guest list at the boat — all tickets must be scanned for entry.Security reserves the right to inspect all bags and guests at their discretion.Tickets will NOT be sold at the entrance.Please make sure to purchase your tickets in advance.All ticket sales are final. NO refunds will be issued under any circumstances.Early arrival is highly recommended to ensure you don’t miss the cruise!In the event of adverse weather conditions—such as high winds, rough waters, or ice—the cruise may be canceled, and the event will be held dockside instead.Dress Code - THIS IS NOT THE ALL WHITE CRUISE• Dress Code is Semi-Casual• No flip flops• No sports clothes including jogging pants• No sport hatsANITA DEE's ZERO TOLERANCE POLICIES & PARKINGIMPORTANT: DuSable Harbor Parking InformationDuSable Harbor has introduced a new pre-paid parking system. On-site payment is no longer accepted — cash and credit cards will NOT be accepted at the gate.To park at DuSable Harbor, you must reserve and pay for your parking in advance by clicking the link below. At the entrance, a QR code will be required for entry, and failing to have it ready will cause significant delays.👉 When completing your reservation, you must provide:Your nameEmail addressPhone numberYour vehicle’s license plate numberPlease note:If you or your guests do not pre-pay for parking, you may be denied entry if the lot is full.The lot has only one lane in and out. Any vehicle arriving without a pre-paid QR code will hold up traffic behind them, which can lead to major delays and impact the on-time departure of your event — guests may even risk missing the boat.Thank you for your cooperation in helping everything run smoothly!2. STRICT BOARDING POLICYEntry onto the yacht will be strictly denied to anyone who is:Intoxicated by alcohol or narcoticsIn possession of alcohol, narcotics, or weaponsThis includes marijuana. While it may be legal in some areas, it is strictly prohibited on the yacht. The vessel is regulated by the United States Coast Guard, and possession of marijuana or any other narcotics—regardless of quantity—is illegal on board.Anyone found in possession is subject to arrest.Please plan accordingly and help ensure a safe, smooth event for all.3. ZERO TOLERANCE FOR VIOLENCE OR AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIORThere is a zero tolerance policy for any form of fighting, aggression, or violent behavior before, during, or after the cruise.Any individual(s) engaging in such behavior will be immediately detained by security and turned over to the Chicago Police Department upon return to the dock.Additionally, those involved will be blacklisted and permanently banned from attending any future events.Please help us maintain a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.All sales are final.No ticket purchase available at the point of entry.No refunds or exchanges.Good vibes only!______DISCLAIMER:By taking part in this event you grant the event organizers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes to help achieve the group’s aims. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, social media, press releases and funding applications. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/06d26520-f2cb-11f0-aa68-99d70a1bdd58-rimg-w1109-h740-dcd7d6db-gmir.jpg DIRECTIONS TO THE YACHT – ANITA DEE II @ DUSABLE HARBORThe Anita Dee II is docked at DuSable Harbor, located on the south side of the Chicago River at Lake Shore Drive.⚠️ Please note: DuSable Harbor does not have a precise physical address, so GPS directions may be unreliable. Use the directions and map provided to locate the yacht accurately.Alternate Parking OptionsIf the DuSable Harbor Parking Lot is full or closed, consider these nearby garages:Millennium Park Garage – 5 S. Columbus Dr. | (312) 616-0600ABM Parking Services – 400 N. McClurg Ct. | (855) 234-0260Standard Parking – 505 E. Illinois St. | (312) 494-9770ABM Parking – 323 E. Wacker Dr. | (312) 268-8116LAZ Parking – 350 E. Monroe St. | (312) 616-0600Navy Pier Parking – 600 E. Grand Ave. | (312) 595-5072Drop-Off InstructionsIf you're being dropped off, use one of the following addresses in your GPS:111 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60601DuSable HarborColumbia Yacht ClubDirections from Drop-Off:Head east on Lower Randolph Street toward the lakefront.Drop off at the DuSable Harbor cul-de-sac.Walk down the path to the lakefront, then turn left (north).Walk along the lake until the path ends at the Chicago River — the yachts will be directly ahead.Walking DirectionsFrom The Loop:Take any stairway down to the south side of the Riverwalk.Walk east toward the lake (approx. 10-minute walk from Michigan Ave).The Riverwalk ends just east of the Lake Shore Drive bridge — the yachts are right there.From Navy Pier:Walk west on Illinois St. to Lower Lake Shore Drive (first street on your left).Cross to the west side of Lower Lake Shore Dr. and turn left.After crossing the Chicago River, take the stairs on your right down to the Riverwalk.Turn left through the tunnel; the yachts will be to your left once you exit.From Millennium Park:Head east on Monroe St. and cross over to the east side of Lake Shore Drive.Turn left (north) on the lakefront path.Walk past Columbia Yacht Club and continue for 4–5 minutes.The path ends at the Chicago River — the yachts are straight ahead.Driving InformationThere is no parking available at DuSable Harbor, so we strongly recommend using ride-share, walking, or public transportation. If you choose to drive, allow extra time to find parking and arrive at the harbor before boarding.Nearby parking garages include:Millennium Lakeside Garage – 5 S. Columbus Dr.SP+ Parking – 400 E. Randolph St.Navy Pier East Garage – 840 E. Grand Ave.303 E. Wacker Garage – 303 E. Wacker Dr. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/06f5f2b0-f2cb-11f0-9c90-f330f8f06bdf-rimg-w572-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/071cdba0-f2cb-11f0-a977-c54f66ab18e0-rimg-w572-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/nigerian-independence-day-yacht-cruise/100001980474168551 - **Event Categories**: sports, entertainment, nonprofit, parties, dance, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fnigerian-independence-day-yacht-cruise-tickets-1980474168551 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 55.2, max: 802.15, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Anita Dee Yacht Charters - **lat**: 41.88797599999999 - **long**: -87.61289 - **full address**: Anita Dee Yacht Charters, 200 North Breakwater Access, Chicago, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: D.I.S Entertainment (https://allevents.in/org/dis-entertainment/22508608) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7a91e42d43ca2a1e02e731a54624015023a8fec9b43bbf08a9850b58acc095a2-rimg-w1200-h799-dcabbdd5-gmir.jpg?v=1768561466 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/38bb239e6a79891362c5e742124bad40052b3eca1707ee2d672e710d9710c969-rimg-w400-h400-dcc3d0df-gmir.jpg?v=1768561465 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Anita Dee Yacht Charters, 200 North Breakwater Access, Chicago, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 55.2 up to 802.15 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** D.I.S Entertainment - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** sports, entertainment, nonprofit, parties, dance, charities - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY YACHT CRUISE ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY YACHT CRUISE", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7a91e42d43ca2a1e02e731a54624015023a8fec9b43bbf08a9850b58acc095a2-rimg-w1200-h799-dcabbdd5-gmir.jpg?v=1768561466", "startDate": "2026-09-27T12:00:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-09-27T16:30:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/nigerian-independence-day-yacht-cruise/100001980474168551", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Anita Dee Yacht Charters", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "200 North Breakwater Access", "postalCode": "60601", "addressLocality": "Chicago", "addressRegion": "IL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.88797599999999", "longitude": "-87.61289" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "The Biggest Afro Fusion Cruise!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-16", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-27T16:30:00-05:00", "validFrom": "2026-01-16", "lowPrice": "55.20", "highPrice": "802.15", "price": "55.20", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/nigerian-independence-day-yacht-cruise/100001980474168551" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-16", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-16", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/nigerian-independence-day-yacht-cruise/100001980474168551", "price": "55.20", "name": "Early Bird [Non Refundable]" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-16", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-16", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/nigerian-independence-day-yacht-cruise/100001980474168551", "price": "65.87", "name": "Discount Admission [Non Refundable]" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-16", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-16", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/nigerian-independence-day-yacht-cruise/100001980474168551", "price": "87.21", "name": "General Admission [Non Refundable]" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-16", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-16", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/nigerian-independence-day-yacht-cruise/100001980474168551", "price": "129.89", "name": "GROUP OF 2 | Non Refundable" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-16", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-16", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/nigerian-independence-day-yacht-cruise/100001980474168551", "price": "268.61", "name": "GROUP OF 5 PEOPLE | Non Refundable" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-16", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-16", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/nigerian-independence-day-yacht-cruise/100001980474168551", "price": "535.38", "name": "GROUP OF 10 PEOPLE | Non Refundable" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-16", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-16", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/nigerian-independence-day-yacht-cruise/100001980474168551", "price": "402.00", "name": "VIP TABLE (UP TO 5 PEOPLE)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-16", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-16", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/nigerian-independence-day-yacht-cruise/100001980474168551", "price": "802.15", "name": "VIP TABLE (UP TO 10 PEOPLE)" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "D.I.S Entertainment", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/dis-entertainment/22508608", "description": "Click here to subscribe to our text messages.D.I.S Entertainment is an award wining entertainment company that prides its self in consistency and quality. 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