Navy Pier Fireworks: Wednesdays and Saturdays, May 23, 2026 through September 2, 2026.
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Navy Pier hosts Fireworks on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. A Chicago tradition for locals and visitors alike, we venture near the fireworks barge that is anchored just off Navy Pier (as close as we can safely approach) to give your party a front row seat for this Chicago tradition!
For the Wednesday @ 9:00 pm show, book a charter departing at 7:30 pm or 8:00 pm.
For the Saturday 10:00 pm show, book a charter departing at 8:30 pm or 9:00 pm.
For more info, check the web: https://navypier.org/explore/fireworks/
2026 Chicago Air & Water Show: Saturday, August 15, 2026 and Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Viewing the Chicago Air Show from the water is a truly unique experience. However, due to crowding and varying sea conditions, we do not anchor during this event. For 2026, we offer regular sailing events. For 2026, the US Airforce “Thunderbirds” will be performing the finale. The best departure time to view the finale is 1:30p.
Also note that (in our opinion), the best day to view is the Friday before the ‘official’ event – the ‘practice’ day. It’s less crowded for sure!
For more info on this event, email, Text/Call (312-878-7901).