Navy Pier Inc.
05/21/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Navy Pier Celebrates 10th Anniversary of The Centennial Wheel
Navy Pier Celebrates 10th Anniversary of The Centennial Wheel
On May 27, Navy Pier to offer $10 Centennial Wheel Rides and other Pier-wide deals
CHICAGO - Kicking off its largest summer of Pier-produced programming, Navy Pier is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the iconic Centennial Wheel, the centerpiece of Pier Park and a defining feature of Chicago's skyline. On Wednesday, May 27, Navy Pier will celebrate this monumental anniversary with $10 deals and special offers across the Pier.
Navy Pier's Centennial Wheel 10th Anniversary celebration on May 27 includes $10 Centennial Wheel rides all day, $10 parking for the first 110 vehicles in the West Garage, and additional 10-themed offers at attractions, restaurants and retail locations across the Pier.
Offers include:
- America's Dog & Burger: $10 Chicago Dog, Fries & Beverage for first 100 guests
- Chef Art Smith's Reunion: $10 off Centennial Sampler
- Chicago Children's Museum: $10 off Tickets
- Chicago Shakespeare Theater: $10 off Tickets to Brokeback Mountain, Code: CST10
- Harry Caray's: $10 Harry Face T-Shirts
- JoJo's Shakebar: $10 Classic Shakes
- Lirica: $10 Mini-Marg Special
- Seadog Cruises: 10% off
- Te'Amo: 10% off purchase
- The Butterfly House: $10 Tickets
- And many more!
"The Centennial Wheel is an iconic part of Chicago's skyline and a defining symbol of the Navy Pier experience," said SJ Luedtke, Chief Marketing and Experience Officer at Navy Pier. "For the past 10 years, it has created unforgettable moments for over six million residents and visitors, offering a perspective of Chicago and Lake Michigan that is uniquely breathtaking, inspiring, and distinctly ours. As we celebrate this milestone, we also celebrate the memories, traditions, and sense of wonder the Wheel continues to bring to the city every day."
Tickets for the $10 Centennial Wheel rides can be purchased in advance through the Navy Pier website with pre-sale highly encouraged to accommodate demand. Guests enjoying end of day fun will also enjoy the Navy Pier Summer Fireworks at 9 P.M., recently awarded Best Place to See Fireworks by USA TODAY for the fourth year in a row.
Guests can explore the full schedule of anniversary offers and plan their visit here. $10 Centennial Wheel rides are available between 10 A.M. - 10 P.M. The $10 parking offer starts at 10 A.M. in the West Garage and is valid up to five hours, additional fees apply if departing the garage after five hours.
Image assets for Navy Pier's Centennial Wheel can be found here.
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About Navy Pier
Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is the most visited destination in the Midwest, stretching more than six city blocks and welcoming more than 8 million annual guests. Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility, this Chicago landmark showcases over 50 acres of parks, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exposition facilities, and more. The Pier celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016 with the unveiling of the Centennial Wheel, Polk Bros Park, and Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion. Today, Navy Pier continues to usher in its second century with ongoing redevelopment efforts including the 223-room Sable hotel, the all-transient Navy Pier Marina, and thrilling new attractions such as Flyover Chicago. The Pier is proud to present free programming designed to inspire and engage communities across the city and globe, including the #1 Fireworks display in the nation. For more information, visit NavyPier.org.
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