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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’ve ever been speed dating, it’s either a total hit or miss opportunity to meet somebody decent. While you don’t have a lot of time to truly get to know a sole person one-on-one, you do have plenty of time to meet many singles that may or may not be suited to your standards.<\/p>\n

Navy Pier plans to take the basics of this speed dating concept and turn it up a notch.<\/p>\n

Sweetest Day is almost here, and Navy Pier intends to celebrate the holiday a few days early on October 17 by transforming their Ferris wheel into Spinning With Singles, a speed-dating event that takes things to the next level. And by that, we mean well over 150 feet above the ground. Naturally.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Navy Pier Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You and your friends can hop aboard an enclosed Ferris wheel gondola and ride it all the way multiple times around with other singles. If you’ve ever taken\u00a0a loop around the Centennial Wheel, you’ll know it\u00a0grants you plenty<\/em> of time to get to know those riding along with you.<\/p>\n

Once you’ve had enough of dizzying heights, you can climb aboard the\u00a0Chicago Elite, a yacht featuring a\u00a0reception with an open bar, snacks, and music\u00a0curated by DJ LoveBug. You can cozy on up to anyone you met on the Ferris wheel or intermingle with even more singles who are open to something new.<\/p>\n

The event begins at 7 pm, but everyone is encouraged to arrive no later than 6:30 pm to secure your spot on the Ferris wheel. If you’re 21 and up, you can sign up for this event here<\/a>. The ride is open to straight and gay couples alike, and everyone is charged just $50 for this all-inclusive experience. Plus, you’ll receive a package of offers for exclusive Navy Pier\u00a0happenings and restaurant deals after the event.<\/p>\n

For more information on the full schedule of events, you can visit Navy Pier’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Good luck, Chicago, and may\u00a0the\u00a0relationship odds be ever in your favor.<\/p>\n

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Featured Image Credit: Navy Pier Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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