Italian American Human Relations Foundation – IAHRF Venetian Night

Chicago’s 2nd Annual Venetian Night On The River Walk

The Italian American Human Relations Foundation of Chicago (IAHRF) is hosting Chicago’s 2nd Annual Venetian Night on the River Walk on Saturday, July 30, 2022.

Since 1958, Chicago has celebrated this amazing nautical parade that is named after the ever-popular boat parades of Venice, Italy. Honorary Chairman, Secretary of State Jesse White will kick off the festivities as Master of Ceremonies. Italian-themed entertainment will also be provided. River Walk charters and restaurants will be in full participation adding Venetian Night themed-decor and appeasements.

Decorated boats will assemble on the Chicago River, just west of the Merchandise Mart beginning at 7:00 pm The regatta will begin at 8:30 pm and proceed east to Navy Pier in time for Navy Pier’s fireworks display. The IAHRF welcomes all to celebrate this wonderful piece of Italy in Chicago.

All are welcomed to bring food, drink and enjoy the parade! To reserve seating at the viewing area on the River Walk between Franklin and Lake St, please email ragobros@msn.com.

Grand prize for best decorated boat will win a weekend getaway at a fabulous downtown hotel. For more information about Venetian Night or to register your boat, please go to venetiannightchicago.com.  Deadline for boat registration is July 25, 2022.

For more information, contact:

Lou Rago
President, IAHRF
ragobros@msn.com

Salvatore Camarda
Media & Marketing, IAHRF
sal@ventla.io