Media & PR

Media Requests

For all media requests, please contact Payal Patel (ppatel@navypier.org).

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.

Professional Filming or Photography
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

Navy Pier Independence Day 2020 Guest Advisory

Navy Pier is proud to annually serve as Chicago’s top Fourth of July destination. While the Pier will continue its longstanding tradition of remaining open and welcoming guests for the holiday, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s celebration will look different and require a unique set of safety guidelines and guest cooperation compared to years past.

Posted on Friday, 26 June 2020

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

In partnership with the Design Museum of Chicago, local universities and photography students, the Pier’s North Dock wall will be brought to life with a new mural, “Postcards to Chicago,” to be completed by early July 2020

Posted on Monday, 22 June 2020

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

To commemorate Pride Month, join Navy Pier for a daylong, Pier-wide LGBTQ+ Pride celebration with scheduled programming, including performances and activities.

Posted on Friday, 5 June 2020

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

As Navy Pier approaches its initial phase of reopening on June 10, the Pier and the Red Cross are teaming up once again to host a third blood drive, with availability for nearly 140 donors.

Posted on Thursday, 4 June 2020

Navy Pier Announces Phased Reopening Plan Following 12-Week COVID-19 Closure

The Pier’s safety-centered reopening plan is set for motion starting June 10, with Phase 1 including public access to outdoor spaces, restaurant patios, select attractions and more.

Posted on Friday, 8 May 2020

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

Following a successful blood drive on Monday, May 4, Navy Pier is teaming up with the American Red Cross once again to host a second drive on Wednesday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Pier’s Food Experience.

Posted on Tuesday, 14 April 2020

Navy Pier’s New Virtual Expierences Help Guests Stay Connected

Navy Pier and several of its on-site partner establishments have banded together to create Virtual ExPIERences, a collection of digital programs designed to help the community stay connected and experience the Pier from home during the temporary COVID-19 closure.

Posted on Sunday, 15 March 2020

Navy Pier Official Statement Regarding the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019

As concerns related to the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) continue to rise across the nation, Navy Pier is maintaining regular contact with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Chicago Public Health and other appropriate local authorities to closely monitor the status of the outbreak, especially in the Chicagoland area.

Posted on Tuesday, 3 March 2020

Navy Pier Hosts Chicago Debut of Nick Cave's "The Let Go"

Navy Pier, Chicago’s year-round lakefront destination, invites guests and the community to come and “let go” through dance and movement at The Let Go — a free, immersive and interactive performance installation in Festival Hall A from Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 12, which coincides with Chicago Dance Month in April.