Navy Pier is once again excited to announce its nomination as “Best Place to See Fireworks,” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards for the third consecutive year. The nomination comes after Navy Pier was named the category winner by the public in both 2023 and 2024. The contest gives voters four weeks to cast their vote for the candidate of their choice here.
A person can vote once a day throughout the contest. Voting ends Monday, May 12, and the winners will be announced on Wednesday, May 21.
Free Summer Fireworks at Navy Pier will return Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Chicago’s favorite sky spectacle, set to popular and special occasion soundtracks, will take place every Wednesday at 9 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 p.m. For the full schedule Summer Fireworks schedule, click here.
Click here for still images of Navy Pier’s Summer Fireworks.
ABOUT NAVY PIER
Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is the top nonprofit tourism destination in the Midwest, stretching more than six city blocks and typically welcoming nearly 9 million annual guests. Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility, this Chicago landmark showcases more than 50 acres of parks, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exposition facilities, and more. The Pier celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016 with the unveiling of the iconic Centennial Wheel, Polk Bros Park, Family Pavilion and Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion. Today, Navy Pier continues to usher in its second century with ongoing Pier-wide redevelopment efforts – including Sable, a 223-room Hilton hotel, new restaurant and retail partnerships, and thrilling new attractions such as Flyover Chicago. The Pier is proud to present free, year-round cultural programming designed to inspire, educate, and connect communities across the city and globe. Click here to donate to Navy Pier, a mission-driven 501(c)(3) organization. For more information, visit NavyPier.org. [MH1]