Here's all you need to know about Navy Pier's Memorial Day reopening and summer programs

Navy Pier will move into the next phase of its reopening plans on Thursday, May 20, restoring public access to indoor spaces and continuing the gradual reopening of select businesses—with the goal of being fully open by Memorial Day Weekend. The Pier will also launch its annual slate of free summer arts and cultural programs over the holiday weekend with ample public health and safety measures in place.

As part of the second phase, the following will be open and accessible to the public: Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion, Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion, Polk Bros Park, North and South Docks, Pier Park (including all rides and attractions), East End Plaza, tour boats and cruises, the new Sable hotel, some retail shops and select restaurants and parking garages. More businesses will gradually come online over the coming week as the Pier looks to resume full operations by Memorial Day Weekend.

Starting Friday, May 28, hours of operation will transition to the following extended summer hours through Labor Day: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday and 10 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday (hours may vary per establishment). Navy Pier parking garage rates will also change from the current flat rate of $29 to tiered hourly rates. Discounted parking is also available at nearby parking garages, including City Front Place, Grand Plaza, Ogden Plaza and Millennium Park. Discounts range from $13 to $15 based on the garage and with validation at Navy Pier Guest Services.

Navy Pier’s popular summer programs are set to return to the lakefront—free and open to the public. On Friday, May 28, the season kicks off with the popular outdoor Neighborhood Artisan Markets Presented by PNC Bank, featuring unique local artisans and small business owners from across Chicago. On Saturday, May 29, programming continues with the return of four classic weekly series: Wave Wall Moves, Wave Wall Wax, Live on the Lake! and Summer Fireworks. These series will serve as launch to more than a dozen individual and ongoing programs that will be offered throughout the summer.

All programs will be held with prioritized public health and safety measures. For events taking place on the Polk Bros Park Performance Lawns, the Pier will outline social distancing circles in the grass to allow guests to enjoy programs comfortably with those within their party, while maintaining at least six feet of distance from others. In addition, face masks will be required on site and Navy Pier’s social distancing ambassadors will be on hand to help ensure a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all. (For all the details, click here: www.navypier.org)