2025 Big Fish Ball

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2025 Big Fish Ball

Thursday, April 17, 2025

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Odyssey Chicago River

Dock in front of NBC Tower: 455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago, IL 60611

 

On April 17,  Friends of the Chicago River will celebrate Earth Day on the River and the vibrancy of the Chicago-Calumet River system at our 18th Annual Big Fish Ball!

The gala starts at 6:00 p.m. and will be aboard the Odyssey Chicago River.  The ship will board at 5:30 p.m., and will depart from the Dock in front of the NBC Tower at River Esplanade, 455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr. at 6:00 p.m. and return at 8:00 p.m.

At the event, we will celebrate the achievements of our watershed and discuss the importance of what is to come, while enjoying delectable food & drinks and gorgeous views.

 

Sponsorship and Registration are closed, but you can still support the Big Fish Ball by bidding at our Silent Auction.