Category Archives: Chicago Fireworks

Guinness World Record and Armed Forces Weekend!

Navy Pier is going big this weekend when we celebrate not one, but two major events here at Navy Pier! Beginning this Friday, May 17, we’ll be honoring our military for Armed Forces Weekend and cheering on our Pier Park Operations Manager, Clinton, as he attempts to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® feat for longest Ferris wheel…

Toast to Harry Caray

Holy cow, Harry Caray’s fans, we know it’s hard to believe, but fifteen years ago we lost one of Chicago’s favorite personalities and hands down the best baseball broadcaster this city’s ever seen! But just because the legend’s gone doesn’t mean our very fond memories of him are too. We’re ready to raise our glasses…

Happy New Year from Navy Pier!

Happy (almost) New Year, Navy Pier fans! Who’s ready to welcome 2013? You can bet we are! We’ve had a marvelous 2012, but we’re always ready for the next big thing and 2013 already looks like it’s going to be a whole lot of fun! To send off the old year, the Pier’s hosting two…

NYE 2013 at the Restaurants of the Pier!

Some people love big New Year’s Eve parties with all the bells and whistles: an open bar, live music, a huge dance floor, and a dress code. Other people like a quiet evening at home with the TV tuned into the hubbub at Times Square. If you’re looking for something in the middle or for…

NYE 2013 Parties | Navy Pier

New Year’s Eve is but one special night a year and it’s never meant to be spent on the couch, especially in a city as exciting as Chicago! Looking for a fab party to send off 2012 and usher in 2013? Nobody throws a New Year’s Eve bash like Navy Pier! And because the Pier…

Landshark Beer Garden at Navy Pier

The Landshark Beer Garden at Navy Pier always promises a pleasant experience to all guests. After a fun filled day at Navy Pier, the Beer Garden is a perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy the gorgeous city-views right on the lake. This summer will be no exception. Come enjoy a day at Navy…

Fireworks at Navy Pier

Navy Pier’s fireworks are coming back! That means it’s time to save a Wednesday or Saturday night to come out to Navy Pier and enjoy the fireworks display with your significant other, family, friends, etc. It is a nice little get-away from your crazy day. Fireworks! Navy Pier fireworks throughout the summer are very popular….

2011: A Year In Review at Navy Pier

This past year brought many changes at Navy pier; Neighborhoods of the World debuted, the Landshark Beer Garden  and Margaritaville opened their doors to visitors, and Navy Pier became a non-profit organization. Some of these changes were more apparent than others, and we’d like to take a look back at this amazing year, 2011! As…

Navy Pier's New Year's Eve Family Bash

Location: Winter WonderStage in Winter WonderFest (located in Festival Hall) 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Fireworks at 8:15 p.m. Free Admission! On December 31st of each year family and friends gather together in joyous anticipation of the coming New Year.  Come celebrate New Year’s Eve with your family and friends at Navy Pier’s Winter WonderStage. Enjoy…

Navy Pier New Year's Eve Cruises

Navy Pier has the perfect way for you to celebrate New Year’s Eve! How does a cruise on Lake Michigan with a gorgeous view of Chicago skyline sound? Three different cruises, Odyssey, Sprit of Chicago, and Mystic Blue, want to make this New Year’s Eve a night to remember. Odyssey’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks Dinner…