When you're looking for a special place to hold your next event, choose Chicago's First Lady and know that you're choosing a company that values who you are.

Chicago's First Lady is committed to fostering an atmosphere of enjoyment and inclusion where all feel welcome. We value the diversity of our patrons and employees and strive to provide a product that celebrates differences. Chicago's First Lady is a proud member of the Chicago area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.

Our private party vessels offer a unique floating venue for your special celebration or networking event. Whether you entertain a group of 6 or 150, Chicago's First Lady has a yacht to suit your style & budget.

Choose one of our three creative caterers to design the menu of your choice. Our bar & beverage manager, Nick is standing by to help you choose or customize any one of our open Bar Packages.

Helpful Links

Events

llinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act (SB 1716)
Legalizing civil unions in Illinois
Signed into law January 31, 2011
www.ilga.gov

2011 International Mr. Leather
Hyatt Regency Chicago
May 27 - May 30, 2011
www.imrl.com

2011 Gay Pride Parade
June 26, 2011
www.chicagopride.com/html/pride/

Halsted Street Market Days
August 12-14, 2011
http://www.northalsted.com/pages/northalsted_market_days_/29.php

2011 Reeling Film Festival
Fall, 2011
www.reelingfilmfestival.org

 

Cultural Organizations

Chicago Architecture Foundation
www.architecture.org

Lyric Opera
www.lyricopera.org/calendar/index.aspx

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
www.cso.org

The Modern Wing at The Art Institute Chicago
www.artic.edu/aic/collections/exhibitions/modernwing

 

Accommodations

Chicago Kimpton Hotels
www.kimptonhotels.com/hotels/hotels-chicago.aspx
Based on distance to Chicago's First Lady:
- Hotel Monaco
- Hotel Palomar
- Hotel Burnham
- Hotel Allegro

 

Dining

Chicago Dining Reservations
www.opentable.com

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Swedish Cuisine
www.annsather.com

 

Minister for On-Board Commitment Ceremonies

Rev. Charles Stanford
773.255.7509
ctstanford@mac.com

 

Photography

Steve Starr
http://www.stevestarrstudios.com

 

Community Organizations

Chicago Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
3656 N. Halsted
773.303.0167
www.glchamber.org

Center on Halsted
Chicago's LGBT community center
www.centeronhalsted.org/home.cfm