There's only one way to see Chicago the way it deserves to be seen - from the water. And there's only one way to experience the water the way it deserves to be experienced - on board the Odyssey, with your own people, as the city lights up around you.

This is the most elegant event of the entire festival weekend. And the most impressive sight you will see all year.

Imagine.

„The Odyssey sails out onto Lake Michigan, and behind you rises the Chicago skyline—one of the most breathtaking cityscapes in the world, seen from the perfect angle and at the perfect moment. The Willis Tower. The John Hancock Building. A gleaming arc of waterfront stretching in both directions. A sight that makes even longtime Chicagoans pause and just stare.

And around you are the people who made this festival a reality.

This is an exceptional gathering – sponsors, distinguished guests, community leaders and festival partners gathered in one of the most unique settings. Not in a ballroom. Not in a banquet space. On a luxury ship on one of America’s greatest lakes, sailing through one of America’s greatest cities, filled with dedicated and distinguished members of the Lithuanian community.

The atmosphere is warm and unhurried. The music sets the mood, but doesn't demand your full attention. A glass in hand, conversations flow naturally – the kind that only happen when the surroundings are so beautiful and the company so special. New acquaintances are made easily. Old friendships are strengthened. Someone points to the city skyline – and a conversation begins that would never have happened anywhere else.

This is a festival seen from a different perspective – literally and figuratively. A moment above the program, outside the arena, away from the crowd, where those who are invested in Lithuanian culture can simply enjoy it in an extraordinary setting.

Lake Michigan. Chicago skyline. Odyssey. Your community.

An evening that deserves a separate category.