Red, White & Cruise

Event start: 2026-07-04 20:30:00 America/Chicago Event end: 2026-07-04 22:30:00 America/Chicago Location: Lake Plaza Join us for Red, White & Cruise where you can watch Miller Outdoor Theatre’s fireworks show light up the sky from the peaceful waters of Hermann Park, with a special pedal boat rental from 8:30–10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4! 🎇 As we celebrate 250 years of American independence, gather your crew and watch the sky come alive with fireworks while cruising across the lake in your own pedal boat under the stars. 🌟  Saturday, July 4 8:30 – 10:30 p.m.  🎟️ $150 per boat (up to 4 people) includes: 🕘 Boat rental up to 2 hours 🍿 Drinks & snacks 🎊 Festive accessories 🅿️ Reserved parking in Lot I near Lake Plaza ⛵ Board anytime between 8:30–9:30 p.m. and enjoy the show from the water (fireworks begin at approximately 9:45 p.m., boats must return once fireworks finish) BOOK YOUR BOAT HERE!  🚨 Important Info: One rider per boat must be 18+ All riders 18+ must sign a digital waiver before boarding At least one rider must be 18+, with a physical government ID, and sign a waiver before boarding Tickets are non-refundable Event is rain or shine per Miller Outdoor Theatre’s plan In the event of lightning, pedal boats will close, and refunds will be issued  The purchase of a ticket includes an up-to 2-hour pedal boat ride for up to 4 people to enjoy the sight of Miller Outdoor Theatre’s fireworks show, drinks, snacks, festive treats, and a reserved parking spot in Lot I near Lott Hall by Lake Plaza (starting at 8 p.m.). Only one ticket purchase of $150 is needed for a 4-person boat (i.e. it is the cost per boat, not per rider).  A reminder that at least one rider per boat must be 18 years or older.  All riders 18 years or older must sign a digital waiver before boarding. Tickets are non-refundable. We are following Miller Outdoor Theatre’s plan for their event and fireworks show which is rain or shine. If there is lightning in the area, we will close the pedal boats and ticket holders will receive a refund.  Please arrive early to allow time to park in Lot I as roads in the Park will be closed by HPD and closures are subject to change based on their purview.