Navy Pier keeps its title as ‘Best Place’ for fireworks: Here’s how you can see them
CHICAGO — A Chicago attraction has been named the ‘Best Place to See Fireworks’ for the second consecutive year.
USA Today’s 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards ranked the top 10 destinations where locals and tourists can see fireworks this summer and Chicago’s Navy Pier was crowned the winner. Described as “one of Chicago’s secret pleasures,” a panel of travel experts praised Navy Pier for its display show, which can be seen from “charter boats on Lake Michigan, hotel rooftops, Maggie Daley Park, or along Chicago’s Lakefront Trail.”
The honor comes days before summer fireworks at Navy Pier returns for Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Firework shows occur every Wednesday at 9 p.m. and Saturday at 10 p.m.
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“We are incredibly honored to have Navy Pier voted as the ‘Best Place to See Fireworks’ in the nation for another year,” said Navy Pier President and CEO Marilynn Gardner. “This recognition is a testament to the joy and wonder our Summer Fireworks bring to both locals and visitors from around the world. Our heartfelt thanks go out to our dedicated community of partners, supporters, and everyone who voted for us. We look forward to continuing to light up the sky and create unforgettable memories for all who visit Navy Pier.”
Other Midwest entries include Ford Fireworks in Detroit, Michigan, which finished second overall. Firework displays at Minneapolis Aquatennial in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Fair Saint Louis in St. Louis, Missouri finished fourth and ninth, respectively.
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The full top-10 includes:
No. 1: Navy Pier – Chicago, Illinois
No. 2: Ford Fireworks – Detroit, Michigan
No. 3: Concert in the Sky at the Amelia Earhart Festival – Atchison, Kansas
No. 4: Minneapolis Aquatennial – Minneapolis, Minnesota
No. 5: Addison Kaboom Town! – Addison, Texas
No. 6: Wawa Welcome America – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
No. 7: Let Freedom Sing! – Nashville, Tennessee
No. 8: Big Bay Boom – San Diego, California
No. 9: Fair Saint Louis – St. Louis, Missouri
No. 10: America’s Freedom Festival at Provo – Provo, Utah
Results were announced on Wednesday.
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