Fox Lake's Venetian Night

Fox Lake will host its annual Venetian Night, Saturday, Aug. 6, with theme "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere On The Chain." Attendees are invited to dress up in their best tropical wear. The boat parade begins at 7:30 p.m. at Famous Freddie's Roadhouse, 510 S. Park Ave., on Pistakee Lake. It will end at Dockers Restaurant & Lounge at 33 W. Grand Ave. The celebration runs to midnight and includes DJ entertainment, dancing in the street, and food and beverages available from vendors. Dockers Restaurant will also be taking reservations. There will be fireworks over Pistakee Lake at the end of the show. Boats will be judged on lighting, creativity, costumes, and decorations. Winners will be announced just before the firework finale, with a first-place prize of $500, $300 for second place and $200 for third place. Boaters can register for $25 at Fox Lake Village Hall on Thelen Drive or by email at foxlakevenetiannight@yahoo.com. Advanced registration is preferred.