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Community Rides

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.

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How To Apply

  • Eligible local nonprofit organizations (501c3) and schools can apply online.
  • The deadline to apply for the 2024 Spring cycle is Sunday, April 21, 2024. Recipient organizations will be notified by the end of April.
  • 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.
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Application

Community Rides Recipients

Fall 2023

Spring 2023

Fall 2022 Recipients

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