Watch the Navy Pier fireworks from the Chicago River. It lasts 45 minutes and stays on the river, without venturing out to Lake Michigan. This option is a shorter version of Wendella's Lake Michigan fireworks cruise.
Boarding begins 15-30 minutes before scheduled departure time
Fireworks cruises depart from the north bank of the Chicago River, just west of Michigan Avenue
Please present your smartphone ticket to a uniformed Wendella employee
The staff will be standing at the top of the stairs at the northwest corner of the Michigan Avenue (DuSable) Bridge at the foot of the Wrigley Building