Ho! Ho! Ho! Get ready for a festive twist at Navy Pier! Christmas in July is happening on Thursday, July 31, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 600 E. Grand Avenue in Chicago.
Santa will arrive summer‑style aboard the Seadog at the Marina, then head to the Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage at 11:00 a.m. for a holiday announcement marking the start of the celebration. Guests can enjoy festive photo opportunities courtesy of Photogenic at popular spots around the Pier, including Margaritaville, JoJo’s shakeBAR, the Centennial Wheel, FlyOver, Harry Caray’s and the Family Pavilion.
Don't miss the exclusive Winter Wonderland Shake at JoJo’s shakeBAR, a minty-cold treat available only during the event.
Attendees are invited to enter for a chance to win a Christmas in July prize pack, which includes Pier-themed surprises and more. Entries must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. CT on July 31.
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For those extending their visit, the evening continues with the Skyline Sessions live music series beginning at 5:00 PM on the Wave Wall lawn — part of Navy Pier’s free Live on the Lake summer concerts.
Whether you're snapping a summer Santa selfie, sipping on a frosty holiday shake in the sun or spinning the prize wheel, Christmas in July at Navy Pier promises to bring yuletide cheer to mid‑summer with a uniquely Chicago waterfront flair.
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