{"id":5355,"date":"2016-05-10T13:40:20","date_gmt":"2016-05-10T18:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=5355"},"modified":"2016-06-29T15:10:40","modified_gmt":"2016-06-29T20:10:40","slug":"navy-pier-kicks-off-centennial-celebration-new-ferris-wheel-improvements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/navy-pier-kicks-off-centennial-celebration-new-ferris-wheel-improvements\/","title":{"rendered":"Navy Pier Kicks Off Its Centennial Celebration With New Ferris Wheel & Massive Design Overhaul"},"content":{"rendered":"

Navy Pier has officially announced the kickoff of its 100th-year celebration to commemorate its anniversary.<\/h2>\n

The Pier\u2019s most sought out feature, the new Ferris wheel, will open to the public at noon on Friday, May 27, serving as the kick-off to the celebration and marking the completion of the first phase of the Pier\u2019s redevelopment.<\/span><\/p>\n

The new 196-foot wheel, aptly named the Centennial Wheel, has been under development for quite some time, and it\u2019s unlike anything else in the U.S. You can <\/span>see all of the details here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Year-long festivities will include unveilings of park enhancements, new programming, and special events, more authentically Chicago dining options, and compelling landscape & design features that will continue to elevate the Pier\u2019s status as an iconic destination.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAmerica\u2019s next great Wheel is opening here at Navy Pier, befitting for Chicago as the birthplace of the very first Ferris wheel and befitting for Navy Pier as we commemorate 100 years as the \u2018People\u2019s Pier\u2019,\u201d said Marilynn Gardner, President and CEO, Navy Pier, Inc., the nonprofit agency that operates Navy Pier. \u201cWe\u2019ve named our new wheel the Centennial Wheel to honor 100 years of amazing Chicago history and as a nod to the next 100 years, as we continue the historic Centennial redevelopment of the Pier and provide every guest with memorable Chicago experiences.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Centennial Wheel<\/a><\/h2>\n

Tickets for the Centennial Wheel will go on sale May 20, and newly expanded ticket options will allow offer discounts for military and children, while regular riders will have the option of purchasing a \u201cfast pass\u201d. Illinois residents will also receive free and discounted rides on specific dates.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNavy Pier is an icon in Chicago,\u201d said Navy Pier, Inc., Chairman William J. Brodsky. \u201cThis new Centennial Wheel is one of many examples of the continuing investment we are making in the Pier\u2019s future to ensure that Navy Pier remains the top regional leisure destination and a source of pride for every single person who visits Navy Pier.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Navy Pier Redevelopment<\/h2>\n

The kickoff of the 100th-year celebration marks the completion of the first phase of Navy Pier\u2019s comprehensive redesign and redevelopment. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSeeing is believing and we can\u2019t wait for our guests to experience first-hand the changes at Navy Pier,\u201d said Gardner. \u201cNow more than ever, Navy Pier will be a go-to, special place for family outings, dinner & a show, exhilarating nightlife, an elevating ride on our new, modern Centennial Wheel, entertaining out-of-town guests, or enjoying a beautiful walk by the lake.<\/span><\/p>\n

In celebration of this achievement and the Centennial milestone, the Pier will host a summer packed with inaugural activities, ceremonies, festivals, and events.<\/span><\/p>\n

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New Features and Enhancements:<\/h2>\n

Centennial Wheel: <\/b>One of the\u00a0city\u2019s greatest icons returns to the Chicago skyline brand new and better than ever on May 27, beginning at noon. The nearly 200-foot wheel will be 50 feet taller than its predecessor, accommodate up to 180 more passengers per ride, and will feature temperature controlled gondolas that enable it to be operational 365 days year and provide the latest in Ferris wheel technology. Nightly, guests will experience the magic of the Ferris wheel as it lights up Chicago\u2019s skyline. Show times will vary and will be coordinated with the Pier\u2019s Aon Summer Fireworks Wednesdays and Saturdays and other fireworks shows that are held.<\/span><\/p>\n

Polk Bros Fountain and Plaza:<\/b> Navy Pier will unveil its dramatically transformed entrance with the introduction of the new Polk Bros Fountain and Plaza \u2014 made possible by the Polk Brothers Foundation, who generously donated $20 million in 2014 to rename and redevelop the park that serves as the gateway to Navy Pier. The inviting new plaza and signature fountain will open this summer, anchoring Polk Bros Park\u2019s newly expanded green space. With more than 150 programmable jets, the fountain will mimic the movements of waves, schools of fish, or flocks of birds providing variety and interest. During the winter months, the fountain will convert to an ice skating rink. The rest of the park development will be completed in 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n

South Dock Transformation<\/b>: The completed transformation of the South Dock has resulted in one of the most beautiful stretches of open space in Chicago. This enhanced, environmentally friendly space provides guests with room for more enjoyable strolls and runs a mile east into Lake Michigan, with spectacular, unobstructed views of Chicago and stronger connectivity to water, all while increasing Navy Pier\u2019s commitment to sustainability. The project is on track to be one of the first SITES\u00ae certified projects in the world. \u00a0\u00a0Managed by the US Green Building Council, SITES\u00ae is the newest and most comprehensive international system for developing and evaluating sustainable landscapes. <\/span><\/p>\n

Elevated Dining Experience<\/b>: Navy Pier now features one of the top dining experiences in the city by expanding its South Arcade. The redesigned Food Experience opens up to uninhibited views of the lake with a curvaceous \u201cwave wall\u201d and provides a variety of authentic Chicago cuisine via partnerships with some of the most popular local restaurants. Restaurants include Big Bowl Chinese Express, Big City Chicken, DMK Burger Bar and Fish Bar, Frankie\u2019s Pizza by the Slice, Freshii, Goddess and the Baker, Porkchop, Original Rainbow Cone and Snow Dragon Shavery. To come: Tiny Tavern, a new location of the popular North Side bar, Tiny Lounge, and additional new Chicago-based restaurants to be announced later this year.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Navy Pier Summer 2016 Events<\/h2>\n

The <\/span>Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Challenge Chicago<\/b> will be hosted by Navy Pier held on Lake Michigan on June 10-12. Navy Pier will make maritime history as the first-ever freshwater venue chosen to host an America\u2019s Cup racing event.<\/span><\/p>\n

PEPSI\u00ae Tall Ships\u00ae Chicago<\/b>, a world-class nautical event, will return for another year, offering Chicago the chance to experience this treasured tradition of exploring some of the world\u2019s most historic vessels dockside at Navy Pier.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Aon Summer Fireworks Series<\/b> will return as one of Chicago\u2019s favorite summer traditions, with fireworks lighting up the skyline on Wednesday and Sunday evenings throughout the summer.<\/span><\/p>\n

It will also include Fourth of July fireworks, the Centennial Celebration on July 15 and Venetian Night on September 10.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Redevelopment Continuation<\/h2>\n

The development and Centennial Celebration will continue beyond 2016 as Navy Pier looks ahead to 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chicago Shakespeare Theatre<\/b> recently announced its expansion with <\/span>an innovative third performance venue, The Yard<\/span><\/a>, a transformative, bold theater space that marks a significant cultural milestone for Navy Pier. It will open for the 2017\/2018 season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Navy Pier recently announced plans for a <\/span>hotel<\/b> for the first time in the Pier\u2019s history and the selection of First Hospitality Group as the developer, providing guests the ability to spend the night on the Pier.<\/span><\/p>\n

Public spaces<\/b> along the length of the Pier are being continually improved through redesigned landscape and streetscape under the vision of James Corner Field Operations, which was behind for the award-winning High Line Park in New York.<\/span><\/p>\n

As one of Chicago\u2019s top venue spaces, <\/span>Navy Pier\u2019s Centennial Vision<\/span><\/a> calls for continued investment in <\/span>new free arts and cultural programming. <\/b>Navy Pier is in the process of developing its Arts and Discovery strategic plan organized around the \u201cpillars\u201d of Arts, Culture and History, Environment and Community and will announce details of its pilot program later this year.<\/span><\/p>\n

A key element of the Pier\u2019s Centennial Vision will be transforming the <\/span>Family Pavilion<\/b> into a more open and refreshed space, mirroring the design of the South Arcade, but with a focus on retail. Construction plans are being finalized and Navy Pier will announce more detail in the coming months.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Navy Pier Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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