Navy Pier fireworks

Chicagoans can get a taste of what’s in store in the next few months as Navy Pier welcomes its Summer Sampler event, showcasing live performances, food and fireworks.

Navy Pier’s iconic firework show is returning to the lakefront this summer, along with a number of music and fitness events.

For the first time, Chicago’s Navy Pier will extend its weekend fireworks displays past Labor Day and into the fall.

Following its temporarily closure since Labor Day, Navy Pier will begin its phased reopening at the end of April representatives for the iconic Chicago attraction announced.

Although Chicagoans cannot ring in July Fourth with Navy Pier’s iconic fireworks, there will still be another kind of celebration this weekend. Navy Pier announced a plan on Thursday to provide the public with the opportunity to observe the Fourth of July with socially distant activities and events. The holiday weekend festivities begin Friday with Live at the Lake!...

Navy Pier’s iconic Fourth of July fireworks display won’t be happening this year, officials revealed. Though the popular attraction has already started reopening, officials said the coveted holiday event has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The pier will still be open for the holiday and will “offer other elements of celebration,” a spokesperson said, noting more information...

Approximately 50,000 people visited Chicago’s popular Navy Pier in the first 10 days following its reopening, city officials announced Monday. At a news conference, Samir Mayekar, Chicago’s deputy mayor of neighborhood and economic development, said Navy Pier “really maintained the key principles of social distancing and capacity constraints among both employees and customers.” The iconic site entered its second reopening...

More of Navy Pier is reopening to visitors as the iconic park enters its second phase of reopening, officials announced Friday. As part of the new phase, the park will now be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. In addition, the Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion, Miller Lite Beer Garden, retail shops, food corridor and Crystal Gardens will reopen….

Nearly three months after Navy Pier closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the iconic Chicago attraction began to reopen on Wednesday.

Nearly three months after Navy Pier closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the iconic Chicago attraction began to reopen on Wednesday. The first phase of Navy Pier’s reopening plan includes public access to outdoor spaces, restaurant patios and select attractions, the Pier said. “Following Navy Pier’s longest closure in recent history, we, along with the rest of Chicago,...

Nearly three months after Navy Pier closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the iconic Chicago attraction has announced plans to begin its phased reopening plan on June 10. The first phase of reopening on Wednesday includes public access to outdoor spaces, restaurant patios and select attractions, the Pier said. “Following Navy Pier’s longest closure in recent history, we, along…

Second to none: Watch two fireworks displays at once — from Navy Pier and along the Chicago River — as Chicago rang in 2020. Happy New Year!

Need last-minute celebration ideas for New Year’s Eve that won’t cost much in Chicago?

Need last-minute celebration ideas for New Year’s Eve that won’t cost much in Chicago?

Navy Pier’s iconic fireworks ring in the New Year right at midnight. Clocking in at over 15 minutes, the Pier’s display is touted as the longest New Year’s Eve fireworks display in Chicago. Planning on taking in the view? Arrive early, according to Navy Pier representatives: “With large crowds expected on New Year’s Eve, please plan your visit accordingly,...

The countdown to the new year – and the new decade – is officially on.

NBC 5 is partying LIVE at three Chicago hot spots this New Years Eve. Want to be there too? Tickets to each of the parties are on sale now! “Chicago Today” hosts Matthew Rodrigues and Cortney Hall will celebrate on-air from the Hilton in downtown Chicago; NBC 5’s Chris Hush will be at the legendary Drake Hotel; and Jen DeSalvo…