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's Free Inaugural LatiNxt Presented By Sol Brings World-Renowned Talent in Latin Music to Chicago's Lakefront Stage

Experience the bold and future sounds of Latin music at Navy Pier’s inaugural LatiNxt Presented by Sol, a free, two-day Latin music and art festival on Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16.

Posted on Friday, 2 February 2018

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

Navy Pier, Chicago’s mission-driven cultural district, is bringing a splash of color and beam of light in the form of art to the Pier’s Polk Bros Park this winter.

Posted on Wednesday, 13 December 2017

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

Navy Pier, Chicago’s mission-driven cultural district, is the place to be this year, offering the only midnight fireworks display in the city.

Posted on Monday, 11 December 2017

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

First Hospitality Group, Inc. (FHG), a leading hotel management, acquisition and development company, and Navy Pier, Chicago’s mission-driven cultural district, today announced that its highly-anticipated Navy Pier hotel will operate upon opening in 2019 under the exclusive Curio Collection by Hilton, which has more than 40 remarkable independent hotels open around the world.

Posted on Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Navy Pier Appoints Jeff Brown as New Chief Financial Officer

Navy Pier, Chicago’s mission-driven cultural district, announced Jeff Brown as its new Chief Financial Officer effective November 15, 2017. Brown has been with the Pier since April of 2017, serving as Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting and Interim Head of Finance.

Posted on Thursday, 9 November 2017

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

Navy Pier, Chicago’s mission-driven cultural district, held its first-ever fundraising event, “A Celebration ExPIERience,” securing more than $1.7 million in funds to directly support the Pier’s free public programming available to 9.3 million annual guests.

Posted on Wednesday, 8 November 2017

Fifth Third Bank Investment at Navy Pier Deepens Commitment to Chicago

Navy Pier, Chicago’s mission-driven cultural district, and Fifth Third Bank are expanding their partnership with the naming of the reimagined Family Pavilion.

Posted on Wednesday, 1 November 2017

ExPIERience the Magic at Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest Like Never Before!

‘Tis the season for magic, memories and more at Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier! For the 17th consecutive year, Chicago’s mission driven cultural district is transforming its Festival Hall to offer families from near and far the holiday thrills without the wintery chills!

Posted on Tuesday, 31 October 2017

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

Navy Pier, Chicago’s mission-driven cultural district, has transitioned its website and all other digital assets from navypier.com to navypier.org as the iconic lakefront destination continues on its trajectory to becoming a globally recognized nonprofit organization and world-class platform for free arts and cultural programming.