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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.

Posted on Thursday, 23 January 2020

Navy Pier Introduces First-Ever Winter Music Series This February

Navy Pier, Chicago’s year-round non-profit destination, presents its newest free program, Winter Music Series, to showcase an eclectic mix of live music from local artists and ensembles each Thursday evening in February.

Posted on Thursday, 4 April 2019

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

As the summer season approaches, Navy Pier is pleased to announce the highlights of its 2019 summer programming schedule, featuring a robust lineup of free events and program series spanning from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Posted on Friday, 14 December 2018

Navy Pier names Cory Jobe as Vice President of Communications

Navy Pier announced today the appointment of Cory Jobe to the newly-established position of Vice President of Communications, effective Monday, January 7.