Navy Pier Marina Day A Success
June 4, 2025
On May 28, 2025, we celebrated Navy Pier Marina Day at Navy Pier hosting a well-attended media event including Mayor Brandon Johnson, Navy Pier CEO Marilynn Gardner, Israel Idonije, Chicago Bears' Hall of Fame 10-season defensive end, and Choose Chicago, along with other agency representatives. The announcement was shared by Chicago's primary local news outlets and spanned the marina industry. Some of the stories can be found here:
"A look at Chicago's Navy Pier Marina" | ABC 7
"Chicago's Navy Pier Marina to open next month" | ABC 7 (*Full news conference recording available)
"Chicago's Navy Pier Marina to open to boat traffic next month" | ABC 7
"LIVE | Chicago's Navy Pier Marina to reopen next month" | ABC 7 (*Full news conference recording available)
"Navy Pier to open boat traffic next month" | ABC 7
"Isabel's morning briefing" | Capitol Fax
"Isabel's morning briefing" | Capitol Fax
"Chicago celebrating new Navy Pier Marina" | CBS Chicago
"Navy Pier Marina set to open to Chicago boaters next month" | CBS Chicago
"Lake Michigan's newest luxury stop: Navy Pier Marina set to open in June" | Chicago Star Media
"Long-stalled Navy Pier marina opens" | Chicago Sun Times
"Chicago's Navy Pier Marina Opens to Transients in June 2025" | Cruising World
"Chicago set to open new Navy Pier Marina" | FOX 32
"First-ever Navy Pier marina will open mid-June" | FOX 32
"Navy Pier Marina set to welcome thousands of boat visitors" | FOX 32
"Navy Pier Marina to finally open next month | Paris on Politics" | FOX 32
"Navy Pier Marina to open in June" | International Boat Industry
"Plans unveiled for Navy Pier Marina to open June 2025" | Marine Business World
"Today In Culture, Thursday, May 29, 2025" | Newcity
"Navy Pier Marina in Chicago Becomes a Reality After 10 Years" | Megayacht News
"Chicago set to open new Navy Pier Marina" | NewsBreak
"WBEZ's Weekly News Recap, May 30, 2025" | WBEZ
"Mayor Johnson joins developers, stakeholders for update on long-stalled Navy Pier Marina opening" | WGN (*Full news conference recording available)
"Extremely Local News: Public boaters can now dock at Navy Pier Marina" | WGN – 720
"A new marina for boaters set to open at Navy Pier next month" | WLS-AM
"First-ever Navy Pier marina will open mid-June" | Yahoo! News
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Cruise ships are making their return to Navy Pier Marina ⚓️🌆
Chicago’s waterfront is welcoming visitors from around the world once again, bringing even more energy to the lakefront this season.
There’s never been a better time to experience boating at the center of it all.
#ChicagoBoating #LakeMichigan
Morgan Wallen is taking over Soldier Field June 19–20 🎶🤠
Make the most of concert weekend with a stop at Navy Pier Marina before the show. Spend the day on the water, take in the skyline, and head to the stadium in style.
Summer in Chicago starts at the lakefront.
#MorganWallen #SoldierField
Enjoy exclusive Navy Pier perks during your stay.
🎡 20% off the Centennial Ferris Wheel
🍽 20% off Chef Art Smith’s Reunion restaurant
🏨 20% off Sable at Navy Pier hotel
🎭 20% off Chicago Shakespeare Theater
🧒 20% off Chicago Children’s Museum
🍹 20% off Bar Sol restaurant
🌮 20% off Beat Kitchen Cantina
🫑 20% off Chef Ciccio’s
✈️ 10% each ticket at Flyover Chicago
🦋 20% off admissions at The Butterfly House
🍗🍕 20% off Big City Chicken & Frankie’s Pizza by the Slice
🍔 20% off Harry Caray`s Navy Pier
#NavyPier #ChicagoBoating #LakeMichigan
Chicago soccer energy is coming to Soldier Field ⚽️🇺🇸
On June 6, the U.S. Men’s National Team takes the pitch — and Navy Pier Marina is the perfect stop for a full day in the city.
Spend the day on the water, then head to the match.
#USMNT #ChicagoEvents #SoldierField
SAVE this post for JUNE events in Chicago ⬇️
#ChicagoWaterfront #ChicagoBoating #navypier
Summer starts at Navy Pier Marina ⚓️☀️
Boating season on the Chicago waterfront is officially here — and there’s no better place to spend it.
Plus, fireworks are back to light up the skyline every Wednesday and Saturday all summer long 🎆
#NavyPier #ChicagoBoating #ChicagoSkyline
This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸
As we enjoy time on the water with family and friends, we pause to reflect on the sacrifices made to protect the freedoms we cherish every day.
From all of us at Navy Pier Marina, thank you to our fallen heroes and their families. Your courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. ⚓
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.
#MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #NeverForget #NavyPierMarina #Chicago #LakeMichigan #BoatLife
Blessing of the Fleet ⚓️
Join us tomorrow, May 22, for the Blessing of the Fleet and celebrate the start of the season on the water.
Enjoy 50% off dockage for the occasion (May 21-23)
Use code BLESSYOU
#BlessingoftheFleet #NavyPier #ChicagoBoating
