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Join Chicago Water Taxi on Wednesday nights as we depart from the Magnificent Mile to view the City’s fireworks display.
No city embraces summer quite like Chicago. Join the celebration with friends and family on this social fireworks cruise. The River Fireworks Cruise is aboard the Wendella LTD or Robert H, Chicago Water Taxi’s flagship vessels.
The journey begins at Michigan Avenue, cruises up the Chicago River, and ends with a spectacular view of the Chicago Fireworks as seen from the Chicago River.
The vessel has an open-air upper deck, and enclosed climate controlled lounge on the lower deck. There is a bar on board with beer, hard seltzer, and soft drinks.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The Chicago Water Taxi's River Fireworks Cruise leaves from the Chicago Water Taxi's Michigan Avenue Stop, adjacent to Wendella's West Dock, located between the Wrigley Building and Trump International Hotel & Tower.
Itinerary
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Chicago River (Pass by)
You'll cruise up and down the main branch of the Chicago River while passing by many of Chicago's famous landmarks. Your tour ends with a spectacular view of the Chicago Fireworks as seen from the Chicago River.
Admission ticket free -
Centennial Fountain And Water Arc (Pass by)
Dedicated in 1989 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, known for reversing the flow of the Chicago River in 1900. For the first five minutes of every hour, the fountain shoots a water arc across the river from a tiered waterfall.
Admission ticket free -
Michigan Avenue Bridge (Pass by)
Michigan Avenue is home of the Chicago Water Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, and the shopping on the Magnificent Mile.
Admission ticket free -
Wrigley Building (Pass by)
This white, terra-cotta landmark was built in 1922 as headquarters for the Wrigley chewing gum compan
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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