A new kind of parade sets sail in Chicago Saturday.
Ashore Thing, presented by Michigan Avenue Magazine and the Chicago Yacht Club, are celebrating the start of the famous Race to Mackinac Island boat race with a parade of sailboat sensations. The event takes place from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Navy Pier and you can watch it right here on NBCChicago.com.
A wave of prestigious sailboats preparing to embark on the 105th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac will sail through the shores of Chicago Saturday, offering seaside admirers a close-up view of their “floats.”
The open-to-the-public viewing party will offer a chic viewing lounge outfitted with cabanas, café tables, and a DJ. It will also provide a gourmet lunch menu for lakeside picnics, a cigar bar and a photo booth.
The Race to Mackinac, also known as “The Mac,” is a 333-mile race to Michigan’s Mackinac Island and hosts 350 boats annually with nearly 3,500 sailors competing.
NBCChicago's livestreaming coverage of Ashore Thing begins at 10 a.m. right here on your computer, or on your mobile phone using the NBCChicago app (Download it here).
Photo Credit: Christy Dimond