On Saturday, July 4th, after the Grateful Dead performed their second to last “Fare Thee Well” show at Chicago’s Soldier Field, the party continued aboard the Spirit of Chicago. The yacht set sail for a gorgeous evening on the water complete with an ecstatic crowd enjoying funky tunes from legends like Oteil Burbridge (Allman Bros), Leo Nocentelli (The Meters), Bernie Worrell (P-Funk), Allen Aucoin (Disco Biscuits) and Bob Reynolds (Snarky Puppy). Check out photos from a special night!

Photos by Michelle Stancil, full gallery at the bottom.