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Media & PR

Media Requests

For all media requests, please contact:

Navy Pier | Felicia Bolton
(312) 605-2944 | fbolton@navypier.org

The Motion Agency
(312) 565-0044| navypier@agencyinmotion.com

Media Information

Please see the links below for more information regarding film, photo, and public requests. To note, Navy Pier is only able to consider requests submitted 3 weeks in advance of the proposed filming date.

Student Film/Photo Requests
Leafleting at Navy Pier
Policy for Public Expression at Navy Pier
Permit Application for Non-Commercial Expressive Activity at Navy Pier

Public Records

If you are interested in Navy Pier’s public reports, such as our Form 990, please visit our Public Reports page.

Navy Pier FAQ

Get answers to common questions and misconceptions about Navy Pier on our FAQ page.

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Navy Pier Celebrates Black History Month with Black Makers Market, Free Live Art Studio and Staff Highlights

Feb. 1, 2023

Navy Pier Celebrates Black History Month with Black Makers Market, Free Live Art Studio and Staff Highlights

Navy Pier Announces Global Connections Series

Jan. 19, 2023

Navy Pier Announces Global Connections Series

Immersive Experiences, Cultural Celebrations, and Family Festivities on Deck for Winter 2023 at Navy Pier

Jan. 17, 2023

Immersive Experiences, Cultural Celebrations, and Family Festivities on Deck for Winter 2023 at Navy Pier

Coca-Cola Caravan, Ozinga Holiday Truck & Holiday Workshops Come to Navy Pier this Weekend

Dec. 15, 2022

Coca-Cola Caravan, Ozinga Holiday Truck & Holiday Workshops Come to Navy Pier this Weekend

The Countdown is on for New Year on the Pier in Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier

Dec. 13, 2022

The Countdown is on for New Year on the Pier in Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier

Free Winter Workshop Series Kicks Off This Weekend

Dec. 11, 2022

Free Winter Workshop Series Kicks Off This Weekend

Holiday Events and Programs at Navy Pier

Dec. 5, 2022

Holiday Events and Programs at Navy Pier

New Interactive, High-tech Art Installations to ‘Light Up the Lake’ During Navy Pier Holiday Spectacular

Nov. 27, 2022

New Interactive, High-tech Art Installations to ‘Light Up the Lake’ During Navy Pier Holiday Spectacular

Light Up the Lake Returns to Navy Pier With New Interactive Experiences, Ice Skating, Birch Tree Forest, Santa and More

Nov. 3, 2022

Light Up the Lake Returns to Navy Pier With New Interactive Experiences, Ice Skating, Birch Tree Forest, Santa and More

Navy Pier Kicks Off Halloween Week & an All-day Celebration

Oct. 28, 2022

Navy Pier Kicks Off Halloween Week & an All-day Celebration

New Free Fall Programs and Exciting Events at Navy Pier

Oct. 25, 2022

New Free Fall Programs and Exciting Events at Navy Pier

Navy Pier Welcomes Reyes Coca-cola Bottling as Official Partner

Oct. 19, 2022

Navy Pier Welcomes Reyes Coca-cola Bottling as Official Partner

Navy Pier Announces Recipients of Community Rides Program and Gives More Than 4,000 Free Centennial Wheel Rides to Local Organizations

Oct. 19, 2022

Navy Pier Announces Recipients of Community Rides Program and Gives More Than 4,000 Free Centennial Wheel Rides to Local Organizations

Navy Pier Hosts Slow&Low: Chicago Lowrider Festival

Oct. 19, 2022

Navy Pier Hosts Slow&Low: Chicago Lowrider Festival

Halloween Season is Back at Navy Pier

Sep. 30, 2022

Halloween Season is Back at Navy Pier

Navy Pier Releases Chicago Live! Outreach Week Schedule

Sep. 16, 2022

Navy Pier Releases Chicago Live! Outreach Week Schedule

Navy Pier Expands Inclusivity Through Sign Language Interpreters and Audio Description Debut at Chicago Live!

Sep. 15, 2022

Navy Pier Expands Inclusivity Through Sign Language Interpreters and Audio Description Debut at Chicago Live!

Navy Pier’s Neighborhood Artisan Market Launches Entrepreneurship and Connects Communities

Sep. 14, 2022

Navy Pier’s Neighborhood Artisan Market Launches Entrepreneurship and Connects Communities

Navy Pier Releases Full Chicago Live! Schedule

Sep. 8, 2022

Navy Pier Releases Full Chicago Live! Schedule

Barry Butler’s “Flow – Water Brings Life to Chicago” Exhibit to Open at Navy Pier Aug. 17

Aug. 16, 2022

Barry Butler’s “Flow – Water Brings Life to Chicago” Exhibit to Open at Navy Pier Aug. 17

Acs Kids Zone Makes Chemistry Cool at Navy Pier on Saturday, Aug. 20

Aug. 15, 2022

Acs Kids Zone Makes Chemistry Cool at Navy Pier on Saturday, Aug. 20

Navy Pier Hosts Midwest’s Largest Lobster & Seafood Festival

Aug. 11, 2022

Navy Pier Hosts Midwest’s Largest Lobster & Seafood Festival

Navy Pier’s Noche Caribeña Celebrates Puerto Rican Culture

Aug. 10, 2022

Navy Pier’s Noche Caribeña Celebrates Puerto Rican Culture

Navy Pier Kicks Off 2022 Community Rides Program

Aug. 8, 2022

Navy Pier Kicks Off 2022 Community Rides Program

Navy Pier Hosts After School Matters Free Performance

Aug. 4, 2022

Navy Pier Hosts After School Matters Free Performance

Navy Pier’s Latinxt Festival Brings Vibrant Art, Engaging Performances to Celebrate the Latinx Culture

Jul. 29, 2022

Navy Pier’s Latinxt Festival Brings Vibrant Art, Engaging Performances to Celebrate the Latinx Culture

New Dance, Fitness and South Park Events Launch Navy Pier on Saturday, July 30

Jul. 28, 2022

New Dance, Fitness and South Park Events Launch Navy Pier on Saturday, July 30

Navy Pier to Host Second Annual Chicago Live!

Jul. 27, 2022

Navy Pier to Host Second Annual Chicago Live!

Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Jazz Orchestra “NYO Jazz” Performs at Navy Pier

Jul. 26, 2022

Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Jazz Orchestra “NYO Jazz” Performs at Navy Pier

Chef Art Smith’s Reunion Restaurant at Navy Pier is Now Open

Jul. 19, 2022

Chef Art Smith’s Reunion Restaurant at Navy Pier is Now Open

Navy Pier Celebrates USAA’s 100 Years of Innovation With a Traveling Interactive Lab, Fort Innovate™

Jul. 19, 2022

Navy Pier Celebrates USAA’s 100 Years of Innovation With a Traveling Interactive Lab, Fort Innovate™

Navy Pier Hosts World Premiere of Joffrey Ballet’s “Rita Finds Home” This Weekend

Jul. 6, 2022

Navy Pier Hosts World Premiere of Joffrey Ballet’s “Rita Finds Home” This Weekend

Navy Pier is Proud to Celebrate Pride This Weekend

Jun. 23, 2022

Navy Pier is Proud to Celebrate Pride This Weekend

Hilton Fireworks Kick Off Navy Pier’s Independence Day Weekend on July 2

Jun. 22, 2022

Hilton Fireworks Kick Off Navy Pier’s Independence Day Weekend on July 2

Celebrate Chicago Soul Music at Navy Pier’s Chi-Soul Fest

Jun. 7, 2022

Celebrate Chicago Soul Music at Navy Pier’s Chi-Soul Fest

Summer Fireworks Return to Navy Pier This Weekend

May. 25, 2022

Summer Fireworks Return to Navy Pier This Weekend

City Excitement Builds for Debut of ‘Chicago’s Skyline Stadium’ United States Sail Grand Prix at Navy Pier

May. 9, 2022

City Excitement Builds for Debut of ‘Chicago’s Skyline Stadium’ United States Sail Grand Prix at Navy Pier

Navy Pier Names Elizabeth Halajian VP of Development

Apr. 14, 2022

Navy Pier Names Elizabeth Halajian VP of Development

Navy Pier Partners With Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center to Unveil New Outdoor Exhibit

Apr. 7, 2022

Navy Pier Partners With Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center to Unveil New Outdoor Exhibit

Navy Pier Celebrates Spring Break With New “Makers Market,” Featuring More Than Two Weeks of Daily Family-Friendly Events and Activities

Mar. 31, 2022

Navy Pier Celebrates Spring Break With New “Makers Market,” Featuring More Than Two Weeks of Daily Family-Friendly Events and Activities

Navy Pier Announces Summer 2022 Events and Free Programs

Mar. 24, 2022

Navy Pier Announces Summer 2022 Events and Free Programs

Navy Pier to Host Job Fair Ahead of Spring and Summer Season

Mar. 15, 2022

Navy Pier to Host Job Fair Ahead of Spring and Summer Season

Navy Pier Previews Summer Programming With New Summer Sampler Event on March 26

Mar. 10, 2022

Navy Pier Previews Summer Programming With New Summer Sampler Event on March 26

Tickets Now on Sale for United States Sail Grand Prix Chicago at Navy Pier, June 18-19, 2022

Mar. 7, 2022

Tickets Now on Sale for United States Sail Grand Prix Chicago at Navy Pier, June 18-19, 2022

Navy Pier Celebrates Lifting of Mask Mandate by Giving Free Centennial Wheel Rides in Exchange for a Smile on Monday, Feb. 28

Feb. 24, 2022

Navy Pier Celebrates Lifting of Mask Mandate by Giving Free Centennial Wheel Rides in Exchange for a Smile on Monday, Feb. 28

Navy Pier Announces Spring 2022 Events & Free Programs

Feb. 22, 2022

Navy Pier Announces Spring 2022 Events & Free Programs

Navy Pier Teams Up With Comed to Host “Global Connections Series,” Featuring Chinese New Year, International Carnivale and Holi Celebrations

Jan. 26, 2022

Navy Pier Teams Up With Comed to Host “Global Connections Series,” Featuring Chinese New Year, International Carnivale and Holi Celebrations

Navy Pier to Host ABC7 Great Chicago Blood Drive; All Donors Receive Free All-day Parking and Free Ticket for Centennial Wheel

Jan. 5, 2022

Navy Pier to Host ABC7 Great Chicago Blood Drive; All Donors Receive Free All-day Parking and Free Ticket for Centennial Wheel

Navy Pier Will Adhere to City of Chicago’s Revised Covid Protocols

Dec. 30, 2021

Navy Pier Will Adhere to City of Chicago’s Revised Covid Protocols

Navy Pier Will Require Face Masks Indoors; New Year’s Eve Party Guests Must Show Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test Result

Dec. 27, 2021

Navy Pier Will Require Face Masks Indoors; New Year’s Eve Party Guests Must Show Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test Result

Chicago Chosen to Host the United States Sail Grand Prix at Navy Pier June 18-19, 2022

Dec. 7, 2021

Chicago Chosen to Host the United States Sail Grand Prix at Navy Pier June 18-19, 2022

The Countdown is on for Chicago’s Biggest New Year’s Eve Party at Navy Pier, New Year on the Pier

Dec. 1, 2021

The Countdown is on for Chicago’s Biggest New Year’s Eve Party at Navy Pier, New Year on the Pier

Navy Pier Names Amanda Willard as Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Nov. 29, 2021

Navy Pier Names Amanda Willard as Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Navy Pier To Host The U.S. Debut Of Our Common Home

Nov. 3, 2021

Navy Pier To Host The U.S. Debut Of Our Common Home

Navy Pier and Northwestern Medicine Partner to Create the Wellness Way Fitness Trail – an Outdoor Walking Path on Navy Pier to Encourage Healthful Living

Oct. 12, 2021

Navy Pier and Northwestern Medicine Partner to Create the Wellness Way Fitness Trail – an Outdoor Walking Path on Navy Pier to Encourage Healthful Living

Navy Pier to Launch Light Up the Lake, an Indoor Holiday Light-sculpture Experience

Oct. 7, 2021

Navy Pier to Launch Light Up the Lake, an Indoor Holiday Light-sculpture Experience

Navy Pier to Host Pier Pumpkin Lights Pop-Up Experience Throughout October for the First Time Since Start of Pandemic

Sep. 30, 2021

Navy Pier to Host Pier Pumpkin Lights Pop-Up Experience Throughout October for the First Time Since Start of Pandemic

Navy Pier to Host Chicago Live Again! Festival, Uniting the City’s 40+ Cultural Icons for the First Time

Sep. 14, 2021

Navy Pier to Host Chicago Live Again! Festival, Uniting the City’s 40+ Cultural Icons for the First Time

Navy Pier Celebrates Successful Fundraising Efforts With Final Summer Fireworks Show Dedicated to Employees and Generous Donor Community Who Made Reopening Possible

Sep. 9, 2021

Navy Pier Celebrates Successful Fundraising Efforts With Final Summer Fireworks Show Dedicated to Employees and Generous Donor Community Who Made Reopening Possible

Navy Pier Announces Free Fall Programming Schedule

Sep. 1, 2021

Navy Pier Announces Free Fall Programming Schedule

Navy Pier’s Fourth Annual Latinxt Music Festival Returns August 6 & 7

Jul. 27, 2021

Navy Pier’s Fourth Annual Latinxt Music Festival Returns August 6 & 7

Navy Pier Launches Pier Perks Program Featuring Pier-Wide Summer Deals and Discounts

Jul. 8, 2021

Navy Pier Launches Pier Perks Program Featuring Pier-Wide Summer Deals and Discounts

Navy Pier’s Popular Water Flicks and Water Colors Programs Return in July

Jun. 29, 2021

Navy Pier’s Popular Water Flicks and Water Colors Programs Return in July

Navy Pier’s Fourth of July Weekend Festivities to Feature Free Live Music, Dance Performances & More

Jun. 24, 2021

Navy Pier’s Fourth of July Weekend Festivities to Feature Free Live Music, Dance Performances & More

Navy Pier Spotlights Small, Local Businesses as Part of Annual Neighborhood Artisan Market Series

Jun. 22, 2021

Navy Pier Spotlights Small, Local Businesses as Part of Annual Neighborhood Artisan Market Series

Navy Pier Pride Returns for Sixth Annual Celebration of Diversity, Inclusivity and Love

Jun. 15, 2021

Navy Pier Pride Returns for Sixth Annual Celebration of Diversity, Inclusivity and Love

Navy Pier Names Arnaldo “Arnie” Rivera as Chief Administrative and Equity Officer

May. 18, 2021

Navy Pier Names Arnaldo “Arnie” Rivera as Chief Administrative and Equity Officer

Navy Pier Continues Phased Reopening on May 20, With Plans to Fully Reopen by Memorial Day Weekend

May. 18, 2021

Navy Pier Continues Phased Reopening on May 20, With Plans to Fully Reopen by Memorial Day Weekend

Navy Pier Appoints New Members to Its Board and Associate Board

Apr. 26, 2021

Navy Pier Appoints New Members to Its Board and Associate Board

Navy Pier Begins Phased Reopening on April 30

Apr. 20, 2021

Navy Pier Begins Phased Reopening on April 30

Navy Pier to Host Seasonal Job Fair Ahead of Spring Reopening

Apr. 12, 2021

Navy Pier to Host Seasonal Job Fair Ahead of Spring Reopening

Women in Pier Leadership

Mar. 22, 2021

Women in Pier Leadership

Navy Pier Statement in Response to Racism and Violence Against the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community

Mar. 18, 2021

Navy Pier Statement in Response to Racism and Violence Against the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community

Women in Pier Leadership

Mar. 8, 2021

Women in Pier Leadership

Pier Profiles – Navy Pier’s Purpose-Driven Partners

Jan. 25, 2021

Pier Profiles – Navy Pier’s Purpose-Driven Partners

United We Serve In Honor Of MLK Day

Jan. 15, 2021

United We Serve In Honor Of MLK Day

Celebrity Chef Art Smith’s New Restaurant, Reunion, Slated to Open at Navy Pier in Spring 2021

Oct. 29, 2020

Celebrity Chef Art Smith’s New Restaurant, Reunion, Slated to Open at Navy Pier in Spring 2021

Navy Pier to Host Its First-Ever Virtual Celebration on October 27

Oct. 13, 2020

Navy Pier to Host Its First-Ever Virtual Celebration on October 27

Navy Pier to Implement Temporary Closure Starting September 8

Sep. 8, 2020

Navy Pier to Implement Temporary Closure Starting September 8

Navy Pier: Jim Thompson Public Statement

Aug. 18, 2020

Navy Pier: Jim Thompson Public Statement

Navy Pier Statement Regarding Covid-19 Impact

Aug. 3, 2020

Navy Pier Statement Regarding Covid-19 Impact

Navy Pier Independence Day 2020 Guest Advisory

Jul. 2, 2020

Navy Pier Independence Day 2020 Guest Advisory

Navy Pier Introduces Postcards to Chicago, New Public Art Project to Grace the Pier’s North Dock Wall This July

Jun. 26, 2020

Navy Pier Introduces Postcards to Chicago, New Public Art Project to Grace the Pier’s North Dock Wall This July

Navy Pier Pride Returns for Fifth Annual Live Daylong Celebration of Equality and Love

Jun. 22, 2020

Navy Pier Pride Returns for Fifth Annual Live Daylong Celebration of Equality and Love

Navy Pier Hosts Third Blood Drive With American Red Cross on June 8

Jun. 5, 2020

Navy Pier Hosts Third Blood Drive With American Red Cross on June 8

Navy Pier Announces Phased Reopening Plan Following 12-week Covid-19 Closure

Jun. 4, 2020

Navy Pier Announces Phased Reopening Plan Following 12-week Covid-19 Closure

Navy Pier Set to Host Second Blood Drive With American Red Cross on May 20

May. 8, 2020

Navy Pier Set to Host Second Blood Drive With American Red Cross on May 20

Navy Pier’s New Virtual Expierences Help Guests Stay Connected

Apr. 14, 2020

Navy Pier’s New Virtual Expierences Help Guests Stay Connected

Navy Pier Official Statement Regarding The Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019

Mar. 15, 2020

Navy Pier Official Statement Regarding The Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019

Navy Pier Hosts Chicago Debut of Nick Cave’s “The Let Go”

Mar. 3, 2020

Navy Pier Hosts Chicago Debut of Nick Cave’s “The Let Go”

Navy Pier Introduces First-Ever Winter Music Series This February

Jan. 23, 2020

Navy Pier Introduces First-Ever Winter Music Series This February

Navy Pier Releases 2019 Summer Programming Calendar of Free Arts and Cultural Events

Apr. 4, 2019

Navy Pier Releases 2019 Summer Programming Calendar of Free Arts and Cultural Events

Navy Pier Names Cory Jobe as Vice President of Communications

Dec. 14, 2018

Navy Pier Names Cory Jobe as Vice President of Communications

Spring Into Action Fitness Series at Navy Pier

Sep. 7, 2018

Spring Into Action Fitness Series at Navy Pier

Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion Officially Opens At Navy Pier

Sep. 6, 2018

Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion Officially Opens At Navy Pier

“Fall Into Yoga” With Free Yoga Social Event and Classes at Navy Pier

Sep. 5, 2018

“Fall Into Yoga” With Free Yoga Social Event and Classes at Navy Pier

Pulseworks Launches World Premier of Virtual Rush: Chicago, an Interactive Motion-Based Virtual Reality Experience at Chicago’s Navy Pier

Aug. 28, 2018

Pulseworks Launches World Premier of Virtual Rush: Chicago, an Interactive Motion-Based Virtual Reality Experience at Chicago’s Navy Pier

Impact Partners With Navy Pier to Power Wi-Fi Services and Business Solutions

Aug. 20, 2018

Impact Partners With Navy Pier to Power Wi-Fi Services and Business Solutions

Navy Pier Announces Recipients of Its 2018 Community Rides Program and Grants 102 Nonprofits Free Access to Special Experiences at the Pier

Jul. 20, 2018

Navy Pier Announces Recipients of Its 2018 Community Rides Program and Grants 102 Nonprofits Free Access to Special Experiences at the Pier

Navy Pier’s Free Inaugural Latinxt Presented by Sol Brings World-renowned Talent in Latin Music to Chicago’s Lakefront Stage

May. 30, 2018

Navy Pier’s Free Inaugural Latinxt Presented by Sol Brings World-renowned Talent in Latin Music to Chicago’s Lakefront Stage

Art, Light and Music Unite at Navy Pier This Winter With the Debut of Prismatica

Feb. 2, 2018

Art, Light and Music Unite at Navy Pier This Winter With the Debut of Prismatica

Ring in 2018 at Navy Pier With the Liveliest Parties, Boat Cruises, Longest Fireworks Display in the City and Much More!

Dec. 13, 2017

Ring in 2018 at Navy Pier With the Liveliest Parties, Boat Cruises, Longest Fireworks Display in the City and Much More!

Dec. 11, 2017

First Hospitality Group, Inc. And Navy Pier Announce Navy Pier Hotel to Operate Under Curio Collection by Hilton Brand

Navy Pier Appoints Jeff Brown as New Chief Financial Officer

Nov. 29, 2017

Navy Pier Appoints Jeff Brown as New Chief Financial Officer

Navy Pier’s First-Ever Benefit Event, “a Celebration Expierience,” Sets Course for the Pier’s Second Century by Exceeding Fundraising Goals

Nov. 9, 2017

Navy Pier’s First-Ever Benefit Event, “a Celebration Expierience,” Sets Course for the Pier’s Second Century by Exceeding Fundraising Goals

Fifth Third Bank Investment at Navy Pier Deepens Commitment to Chicago

Nov. 8, 2017

Fifth Third Bank Investment at Navy Pier Deepens Commitment to Chicago

Expierience the Magic at Fifth Third Bank Winter Wonderfest Like Never Before!

Nov. 1, 2017

Expierience the Magic at Fifth Third Bank Winter Wonderfest Like Never Before!

Navy Pier Official Statement Regarding Website Domain Transition to navypier.org

Oct. 31, 2017

Navy Pier Official Statement Regarding Website Domain Transition to navypier.org

Free Movies, Music and Fireworks, Oh My! Navy Pier Treats Guests to Frightening Fun for Halloween 2017

Oct. 4, 2017

Free Movies, Music and Fireworks, Oh My! Navy Pier Treats Guests to Frightening Fun for Halloween 2017

Navy Pier Continues to Advance Centennial Vision as Construction for Family Pavilion Renovation Gets Underway

Sep. 19, 2017

Navy Pier Continues to Advance Centennial Vision as Construction for Family Pavilion Renovation Gets Underway