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Independence Day Fireworks

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Celebrate Independence Day at Navy Pier with our award-winning fireworks show starting at 10pm. Enjoy our biggest and longest display yet, a 15 minute choreographed performance lighting up the Chicago skyline.

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Sat, Jul 4, 2026

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Summer Skate at Navy Pier

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Summer Skate at Navy Pier is Chicago’s ultimate lakefront roller skating experience, featuring retro DJ sets, classic arcade games, and nonstop summer fun.

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Thu, Jun 18 - Mon, Sep 7, 2026

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Live on the Lake

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Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of popular music every weekend. Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and take in the lakeside summer views.

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Fri, May 22 - Mon, Sep 7, 2026

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Summer Fireworks

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Catch Navy Pier's free summer fireworks show, every Wednesday at 9 PM and Saturday at 10 PM, from Memorial Day to Labor Day in Chicago.

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Sat, May 23 - Sat, Sep 5, 2026

Independence Day Fireworks

Sat, Jul 4

Summer Skate at Navy Pier

Sat, Jul 4

Live on the Lake

Sat, Jul 4

Summer Fireworks

Sat, Jul 4

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