Scene Boat Party
Sat, Jul 25
|The Playpen Chicago
Hosted by Ted Widen
Time & Location
Jul 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Playpen Chicago, 500 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Guests
About the event
Important Update for Chicago Scene Boat Party, Boat Owners & Attendees.
U.S. Coast Guard Requirements for Large Boating Events
The US Coast Guard has made it mandatory for all boats to register to participate in the Chicago Scene Boat party.
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.
Beginning this year, the U.S. Coast Guard will require 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.