OPENING DAY 2026 - THE START OF OUR 30TH SEASON AT NAVY PIER! 1996-2026

Schedule

Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

700 E Grand Ave - Navy Pier, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60611 | Chicago, IL

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Come join us, and share the start of this special season, as we start our 30th sailing season, on Chicago Official Tall Ship, WINDY!
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700 E Grand Ave - Navy Pier, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60611

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