Community Rides
The Community Rides program offers free Centennial Ferris Wheel tickets and transportation stipends to local schools and nonprofit organizations.
Annually, the Community Rides program provides 10,000 complimentary tickets to more than 100 community organizations and schools to visit Navy Pier and ride the Centennial Wheel at no cost. Transportation stipend requests are included in the application and are awarded based on need and available funds.
Generously supported by Cboe, Community Rides exemplifies Navy Pier’s unwavering commitment to welcoming all through dynamic experiences.
How To Apply
- Eligible local nonprofit organizations (501c3) and schools can apply online.
- The deadline to apply for the 2024 Fall cycle was Monday, August 26, 2024. Recipient organizations will be notified by the end of September.
- Looking for a ticket donation to support your organization’s fundraising efforts? (Raffle prize, auction prize, etc.) Apply for up to (4) Centennial Wheel tickets HERE.
Fall Applications Closed
Sorry, applications for the 2024 Fall cycle are now closed.
Please check back next year for information on the Spring 2025 application process. Thank you for your interest in the Navy Pier Community Rides program!