Published April 30, 2021 •
Updated on April 30, 2021 at 6:47 am
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After remaining closed since Labor Day due to the coronavirus pandemic, Navy Pier begins its phased reopening plan Friday, welcoming visitors back to the iconic Chicago attraction.
The initial phase starting Friday restores public access to the following: parking garages at Navy Pier, Polk Bros Park, Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion, the pier s North and South docks, Pier Park, select rides and attractions, East End Plaza, tour boats and cruises, the new Sable hotel, and select restaurants at limited capacity. Don t miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for iOS or Android
Navy Pier reopens Friday to the public as COVID-19 restrictions soften
FOX 32 s Sally Schulze reports.
CHICAGO - Navy Pier reopened Friday with added safety precautions eight months after it closed over the Labor Day weekend because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Indoor shops and attractions remained closed during the pier s phase reopening, however, the rides are running again, including the famous Centennial Wheel.
Friday marks the first time guests have been on the ferris wheel in more than a year, since it stopped in March 2020.
The public are required to wear masks and practice social distancing. Access has been restored to the following locations: Navy Pier parking garages, Polk Bros Park, Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion, North and South Docks, Pier Park (including some rides and attractions), East End Plaza, tour boats and cruises, the Sable hotel, and some restaurants at limited capacity.
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With two million vaccine doses administered and health metrics improving, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is reopening Chicago a little bit more this time to let restaurants and theaters serve more patrons and allow fans inside the United Center for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
“It’s time for the Pier and the city to be open,” Lightfoot said during a celebratory news conference at Navy Pier.
Chicago s Navy Pier Begins Phased Reopening 21 April 2021
Navy Pier, Chicago s iconic lakefront destination and nonprofit institution, will begin its phased reopening on Friday, April 30.
The phased reopening will restore public access to select outdoor spaces and attractions and cautiously resuming partial operations with public health and safety at the forefront.
As part of this initial phase, the following will be open and accessible to the public: Navy Pier parking garages,
Polk Bros Park,
Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion, North and South Docks, Pier Park (including select rides and attractions), East End Plaza, tour boats and cruises, the new Sable hotel, and select restaurants at limited capacity (per government guidelines). Hours of operation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday during this phase, although hours may vary per establishment. Navy Pier has been temporarily closed to the public since
The first fireworks display, on May 1, will be dedicated to healthcare workers and frontline workers, Navy Pier representatives said, in honor of their hard work, sacrifice, and dedication to helping our community navigate the ongoing pandemic. Following Navy Pier’s longest closure in recent history, we are anxious to reopen our spaces and safely welcome guests back to the Pier, said Navy Pier President and CEO Marilynn Gardner in a statement, adding, With mass vaccination rollouts now underway, we are eager to help guests safely reconnect to Chicago and its most treasured experiences, and remain committed to helping revive the city and region.