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Enjoy Chicago’s Only 4th of July Fireworks, Entertainment and Family Activities at Navy Pier

Experience A Special Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration that includes Front Row Viewing of Chicago’s Only 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on Lake Michigan — while Enjoying Deliciously Grilled Food, Cool Beverages and So Much More for Families to Enjoy at Navy Pier!

This special holiday weekend, come to celebrate our nation’s birthday at the Midwest’s #1 tourist and leisure destination, Navy Pier. Navy Pier has everything needed for a great holiday weekend: fantastic fireworks, delicious food, wonderful entertainment, exciting lakefront fireworks cruises, and many more fun-filled activities for visitors of all ages. Come to discover why Navy Pier is the best place to view the fireworks and spend the Fourth of July weekend.

A special, extended FIREWORKS SHOW will light up Lake Michigan’s shores at 9:00 p.m. on July 4th. Bring your family and friends to revisit some of America’s history making moments as it resonates in song to a heartfelt patriotic soundtrack. This is a show you don’t want to miss!

Fireworks aren’t the only reason to visit Navy Pier for an unforgettable 4th of July – Independence Day Celebration.

Here are some other exciting events and attractions which will take place during the Fourth of July weekend:

Outdoor Fun:

• Spectacular fireworks, July 4th at 9pm set to heartfelt patriotic soundtrack!
• Lakeview Rooftop Fireworks Viewing with Grilled Food and Cool Beverages available for purchase from 7-10pm.
• Visit Pier Park: Ferris wheel, carousal, mini golf, and wave swinger
• Enjoy the city: Segway tours, Double Decker Bus Tours, and Bike Chicago
• Satisfy your taste buds with food and cool treats on Dock Street

ENTERTAINMENT:

Family Pavilion Stage:

• The Buccaneers: Battle for the Booty; Saturday, July 4 at 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm
• Patch & Pickle Pup TV; Saturday, July 4 at 11am, 12noon, 1pm

Dock Street Stage:

• David Kovac (Magic); Saturday, July 4 at 5:30pm, 7:30pm, 9pm
• Be the Groove (Dancing); Saturday, July 4 at 4:30pm, 6:30pm

Beer Garden Live Performances:

• Nicholas Barron Band (Blues/Soul); Saturday, July 4 at 2pm
• Lynne Jordan & The Shivers (Soul/R&B); Saturday, July 4 at 5pm
• PowerPlay (Soul/R&B); Saturday, July 4 at 8pm

Chicago Shakespeare Theatre:

• Aladdin; Saturday, July 4 at 11am, 2pm
• The Second City’s Rod Blagojevich Superstar; Saturday, July 4 at 3pm, 7pm, 9:30pm

Pepsi Skyline Stage:

• Cirque Shanghai: Bright Spirit; Saturday, July 4 at 4pm, 6pm, 8pm

IMAX: Open Saturday, July 4

• Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen; Saturday, July 4 at 9am, 12pm, 3pm,6pm, 9pm

Midnight Affinia Chicago Sun and Fun Package:

With the Fun in the Sun Package, guest can “Go A Little Overboard” with adventure at Navy Pier, the Midwest’s #1 Tourist Destination. Events and attractions that this jam-packed experience offers include:

• Four tickets to the IMAX Theatre
• Four tickets to ride the famous Navy Pier Ferris wheel
• Four tickets for the Carousel
• Four tickets for the Wave Swinger
• A round of Miniature Golf for four
• An official Navy Pier Coupon Book
• A Guided Tour to and from Navy Pier on Navy Pier Trolley (Saturdays only)
• And, a comfortable Affinia Chicago customized guestroom or suite

Pricing for this fully-loaded package begins at just $229 per night. Guest can book online at affinia.com or call 1-866-246-2203. Mention promotional code PIER.

About Navy Pier

A Chicago Landmark since 1909, Navy Pier has evolved from a freight and passenger ship docking facility to the #1 tourist attraction in the Midwest, drawing more than eight million visitors annually. Navy Pier currently encompasses more than fifty acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, family attractions and exhibit facilities, making it a tourists and visitors entertainment hub. For more information, visit our Web site at navypier.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Delores Robinson, 312-595-5031
DRobinson@mpea.com