The inaugural Lake Fest will be held at Great Lakes Yacht Sales and The Beach House at Simmons Island, July 27-29. As part of the festival, the Venetian Night Boat Parade will take place in the Kenosha harbor on July 29 at 8:30 p.m. Anyone with a boat or dinghy is invited to light up their vessel and participate in the parade. Boaters do not have to be affiliated with one of the marinas in Kenosha. There are cash prizes for the top winners.
The boat parade has a beach theme. The boats will line up at 8 p.m. To be in the parade, please register by July 25. There are three ways to register: call (262) 654-0207, go online at https://forms.gle/4RLPoAU682ekx7Cs6, or email service@glysinc.com.
Lake Fest is presented by Great Lakes Yacht Sales, The Beach House at Simmons Island, Kenosha Community Sailing Center, 4D Business Group, Visit Kenosha, Lakeshore Pedal Tours, and additional sponsors.