Thu, May 22
|Navy Pier Wave Wall Performance Platform
National Maritime Day - Blessing of the Fleet
The “Blessing of the Fleet” is a centuries old observance that officially opens the boating season. This year about a dozen boats will gather for the traditional blessing, including law enforcement boats, United States Coast Guard Ships, and vessels representing Chicago’s popular tour boat community
Time & Location
May 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Navy Pier Wave Wall Performance Platform, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
About the event
This is a FREE event and open to the Public
The “Blessing of the Fleet” is a centuries old observance that officially opens the boating season. This year about a dozen boats will gather for the traditional blessing, including law enforcement boats, United States Coast Guard Ships, and vessels representing Chicago’s popular tour boat community.