Chicago’s Navy Pier Lights Up Summer with Fireworks

Weekly fireworks over Lake Michigan at Navy Pier through August 30.

Start date

29 May, 2025 9:00 PM

End date

30 August, 2025 10:15 PM

Event details

Every Wednesday at 9 PM and Saturday at 10 PM through August 30, 2025, Navy Pier’s fireworks show over Lake Michigan draws crowds to the iconic pier. Shows are choreographed to music broadcast on local FM. Arrive early for lakefront dining and rides; the Ferris wheel and carousel stay open late. Note: no shows fall on Labor Day weekend itself.