Chicago's First Lady Hosts Sold-Out BTS Fireworks Cruise; CTA Releases Choreography Video

August 26, 2026 — Chicago's First Lady cruise line hosted a sold-out three-hour BTS-soundtracked fireworks cruise on Lake Michigan, with music from DJ Dorian Westwood, themed drinks, and a fireworks show, drawing ARMY who had bought merchandise earlier that day. Separately, the Chicago Transit Authority released a social media video encouraging fans to take public transit to Soldier Field, featuring CTA employees performing BTS choreography, part of a citywide buildup to the group's two sold-out Soldier Field shows (Aug 27-28) under Governor JB Pritzker's 'BTS Day' proclamation.