Summer Cruise June 26

Tickets are now available for one of Friends' highlights of the year: our Summer Cruise.

Set for Wednesday, June 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the cruise this year is exploring the South Branch, traveling all the way to Damen Avenue. You'll see the amazing Ping Tom Park, the fascinating vertical-lift railroad bridge near 19th Street, the rare double-leaf bascule bridge that rolls open at Cermak Road, and Canal Origins Park near the mouth of Bubbly Creek.Along with exciting musical entertainment, delicious appetizers, and an open bar, there will also be raffle prizes aboard this wonderful Wendella boat.

Presented by PepsiCo, Wendella, and CIBC, the Summer Cruise is one fun party you don't want to miss! Proceeds benefit our McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum.

Early bird tickets, available until June 1, are $75 or $135 for a pair and are available here.