Date: 
Wed, 05/27/2026 - 10:00am to 10:00pm

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 Celebrates Successful ...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 & Mojito Special
  • Seadog Cruises: 10% off
  • Te’Amo: 10% off purchase
  • The Butterfly House: $10 Tickets
  • And many more!

Centennial Wheel 10th Anniversary ...“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.