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Enjoy a day of family fun at NASCAR Family Fest, returning to Navy Pier on July 2nd for a second year. Celebrate the 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race<\/a> happening July 5th-6th, a one-of-a-kind experience that transforms downtown Chicago into an action-packed street course with the world\u2019s best drivers competing along the lakefront, family-friendly fun, and the chance to see an unforgettable Zac Brown Band concert.<\/p>\n Before the engines start, bring your family to Navy Pier for NASCAR Family Fest and snap a photo with an official NASCAR pace car, race a friend on a replica layout of the course at our kids\u2019 remote control car station, and don\u2019t miss a special appearance by a NASCAR driver. Also enjoy free giveaways the whole family will love, including activity books, paper helmets, and toy cars!<\/p>\n ROUTE MAP TO GET TO NAVY PIER<\/a><\/p>\n Make it a weekend and join us for the Independence Celebration Fireworks<\/a> on SATURDAY, JULY 5TH at 10PM. 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Their gift culminated in what is now known as Polk Bros Park, a 13-acre green space that serves as the Pier\u2019s gateway and the city\u2019s front yard. Many of the Pier\u2019s public programming is also supported by the Polk Bros. Foundation, which seeks to make Chicago a place where all Chicagoans can reach their full potential. As a result of their generosity and continued partnership, our guests are able to enjoy this re-imagined space and unparalleled new experiences within it that are designed to inspire, educate and connect communities across the city and globe.<\/p>\n
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