All-white boat parties are a New York summer institution and Hombres Lounge runs one of the longer-standing ones, with a Latin-leaning DJ roster and actual staged performances rather than just a sound system. The dress code makes the whole boat photograph as a single image, which is why this format refuses to die. Board at the opening of the window; these sailings leave on schedule.
What to expect
You board at Pier 84 as the light goes, with the boat filling out in head-to-toe white and the DJs running Latin and house through the night. Dancers and staged live segments break up the DJ sets rather than running continuously. Deck space stays open for skyline views along the Hudson.
Good to know
- Pier 84 is at 555 12th Avenue; the A/C/E to 42nd Street then a walk west
- The theme is all-white dress and the crowd takes it seriously
- Board at the opening of the window rather than the end
- Flat shoes for a moving deck, especially with a full floor
- Bring physical ID; it is checked at the gangway
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Common questions
Do I have to wear white?
It is an all-white party and effectively everyone does, which is a large part of why the format works.
Who is DJing?
Tony Martinez, Ossco Oneida, Mauricio Fino and Sophya Medina share the night alongside dancers and live show segments.
Where does it board?
Pier 84 at Hudson River Park, 555 12th Avenue, with boarding starting in the early evening.
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