GW Boat Party: Electric Circus

Our sixth annual GW natural wine cruise triumphantly returns!!!!

Join us Tuesday, August 19th, Wednesday, August 20th & Thursday, August 21st on Toronto's iconic two-floor retro floating dance boat The River Gambler.
Doors at 6, launch at 7 PM, dock at 10 PM
176 Cherry Street, Toronto

The party of the summer is here!!!! Always the most joyful time, join us for a 3-hour natural wine cruise & dance party on Lake Ontario. The best part of the boat party is dressing up and getting down. This year, Electric Circus takes over the Toronto waterfront with our tribute to the golden era of '90s dance music and DJ culture. Inspired by MuchMusic’s rave legacy, expect house, techno, and club classics, camcorders, dancers on platforms, and a sea of early-to-mid '90s fashion. Think mesh, metallics, platforms, windbreakers, and pure, sweaty energy. Come dance like it’s 1995!

Years in the making, we're also introducing a THIRD NIGHT. (Hell, yes). We're kicking off BOAT WEEK with a collaboration with Queer Wine Night.

QWN BOAT PARTY marks QWN’s 4-year anniversary. What began as a cozy safe space has grown into a thriving celebration of queerness, taste, & togetherness rooted in a belief that wine is best enjoyed with the unbridled company of others. What is more unbridled than a 90s Electic Circus dance party on a boat?! We'll celebrate by uplifting queer makers, featuring queer food vendors, DJs & hospitality pros & tearing up the dancefloor toasting this iconic queer milestone.

All nights, they'll be a buzzy crowd and a great dance floor with space downstairs to catch your breath, enjoy the photo booth and grab a delicious snack from one of our local makers.

As always, expect incredible natural wines, delicious food, great views & the best floating dance party in the whole dang country. Did we mention there are DANCERS ON PLATFORMS?! This is a joyful GW tradition & we can't wait to see you there!

Each ticket includes a 3-hour cruise & splash of sparkling at entry. $2 per ticket will be donated between Rainbow Railroad & Friends of Ruby. We'll also run a 50/ 50 raffle each night with all proceeds split between organizations.

Additional drinks from $10, food available for purchase. We limit the amount of tickets to ensure a comfortable experience, but please be aware that the boat is crowded! This is the beauty of the event- incredible energy, the best dance party! - BUT this is not for everyone. If crowds feel stressful, we recommend joining us for another event. We adore The River Gambler and will dress her up, but part of the boat's charm is it's retro feel. Think your mom's basement, as if it were floating. Expect scrappy, vibrant energy and a fun look into the city's water nightlife.

All tickets are non-refundable, but can be transferred to a different name.

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