Gay-Friendly Events on Chicago's First Lady


Photos by Timmy Samuel

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 civil union, special celebration, or networking event. Whether you entertain a group of 6 or 250, 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.

Our 2013 CAF Architecture Cruise schedule continues through November 17th.  Save on Tuesdays and Wednesdays!

Helpful Links


Events

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

2013 International Mr. Leather
The Marriott Chicago, Downtown Magnificent Mile
May 24 - May 27, 2013
www.imrl.com

2012 Chicago Pride Fest & Parade
June 2013
www.chicagopride.com

North Halsted Street Market Days
August 10-11, 2012
www.northalsted.com/pages/northalsted_market_days_/29.php

2013 Reeling Film Festival
Dates to be announced
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


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



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