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CHICAGO - The centennial celebration at Navy Pier kicks off on May 27 with the opening of the Centennial Wheel.

Navy Pier turns 100 this year.

To celebrate the anniversary year, the Pier is transformed with a new Polk Bros. Fountain, a revitalized South Dock and new restaurants celebrating Chicago's unique style.

Pier officials are expecting big crowds this year. To accommodate them, they'll begin selling tickets for the new Centennial Wheel on Friday, May 20.

Visitors can stay for the day, enjoying spectacular nightly displays. Also, the Pier has new expanded ticket options, including all-day rides for one price, special discounts and free days.

In 2017, among other things, a theater is being added, along with more landscaping -- and likely the biggest project will start: A boutique hotel with 220 south-facing rooms with balconies over the lakefront and pedestrian walkway.

For more information visit https://navypier.com/.

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