Media Requests
For all media requests, please contact:
Navy Pier | Felicia Bolton
(312) 605-2944 | fbolton@navypier.org
TimeZoneOne | Madeline Sweeney
(630) 706-1068 | madeline@timezoneone.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.
Press Release Archives

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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Posted on Wednesday, 4 October 2017
Free Movies, Music and Fireworks, Oh My! Navy Pier Treats Guests to Frightening Fun for Halloween 2017
Navy Pier has all the fun and fright this month as Chicago’s mission-driven cultural district celebrates Halloween 2017 with a wicked week of special events, including two outdoor feature films, Halloween-themed music performances, Haunted Maze, boat cruises and parties, a “spooktacular” fireworks show and much more.