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Daily Welcome Be sure to come early to participate in the opening ceremony every morning at 10 a.m. Join the Mayor of Winter WonderFest, Burl Evergreen, and all of his friends as they celebrate the start of another wonderful day! New Year's Eve Fireworks Two shows only on December 31, 2011
 Saturday, December 31 — 8:15pm Families can ring in the New Year a little early with this spectacular fireworks display to end the New Year's Eve Family Bash. New Year's Eve Midnight Fireworks Saturday, December 31 at Midnight Welcome in 2012 with Chicago’s only lakefront fireworks show on New Year's Eve. Located in Winter WonderFest Bring your camera and meet all the lively costumed characters strolling throughout Winter WonderFest. *Character appearances and times vary. 
Bah Humbug Court Doug and Eddie, the Winter WonderForce holiday cops, are continually on the watch to issue tickets to unsuspecting guests for exhibiting "Un-holiday like behavior". You can protest your tickets in front of the Honorable Mayor Evergreen in this all-ages courtroom. *Courtroom times vary. Winter WonderStage Located in Winter WonderFest Family-friendly entertainment will be featured throughout the day at the Winter WonderStage. Click here for a schedule of events.
Fridays and Saturdays*: Dec. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23, 30, and Jan. 6-7 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Dance up a storm with your favorite hit bands performing the best of soul, funk, rock, pop and more as the summertime’s Landshark Beer Garden experience moves inside. *except for Dec. 24 and 31 Schedule: Friday, Dec. 2: Nellie “Tiger” Travis (Soul/R&B) Saturday, Dec. 3: Rico! (Pop/Soul) Friday, Dec. 9: Ultimate Concept (Soul/R&B) Saturday, Dec. 10: Rendition (Pop/Rock) Friday, Dec. 16: PowerPlay (Pop/Soul) Saturday, Dec. 17: A Thousand Julys (90s Pop/R&B/Dance) Friday, Dec. 23: Final Say (Pop/Rock) Friday, Dec. 30: Get Up with the Get Downs (Funk/James Brown Tribute) Friday, Jan. 6: Matt Reed Band (Pop/Soul) Saturday, Jan. 7: Spoken Four (Pop/Rock) NEW! Monday Movie Matinee: Mondays, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26 and Jan. 2 2:00 p.m. From the classic to the quirky, enjoy your favorite holiday films at the Winter WonderStage. Schedule: Dec. 5 - White Christmas Dec. 12 - Elf Dec. 19 - The Nightmare Before Christmas Dec. 26 - The Muppet Christmas Carol Jan. 2 - Fred Claus Variety Entertainment: Daily Navy Pier is proud to showcase Chicago's top variety performers including jugglers, magicians, comedy, and more.  Que Buena 105.1 Hispanic Family Sundays: Sundays, Dec. 4, 11, 18 and Jan. 8 Join La Que Buena 105.1 near the Winter WonderStage on select Sundays to meet on-air personalities, enter to win prizes and more. Consulate Community Ensembles & School Groups: Enjoy school group performances and multi-ethnic music and dance from local community ensembles. Multi-ethnic programming is presented in cooperation with Chicago-area Consulates. New Year’s Eve Family Bash featuring the Chicago FootworKINGz Saturday, December 31 at 6pm – 8pm  Families can ring in the New Year a little bit early! Navy Pier presents a spectacular all-ages showcase of dance and live music at the Winter Wonderstage featuring world-class breakdancing and footworking by The Chicago FootworKINGz, Full Effect Entertainment and Boyz of Poison; funk music by Get Up with the Get Downs; cheerleader-style dancing by Cheerobix and go-go dancing by your favorite Winter WonderFest costumed characters. The celebration culminates with a special 8:15pm Family Fireworks show outside on Dock Street. Program Schedule: 6pm - 6:40pm: Live funk music by Get Up with the Get Downs (James Brown Tributet) Go-Go dancing by Cheerobix and the Townsfolk of Winter WonderFest 7pm - 7:55pm: Hip-Hop Dance Showcase featuring The Chicago FootworKINGz, Full Effect Entertainment, and Boyz of Poison. Creative direction by Leida "Lady Sol" Villegas. 7:55pm - 8pm: Countdown to Confetti Cannons 8:15pm: Family Fireworks on Dock Street Family Pavilion Stage 
Located at the west end of Navy PierVisit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elves November 27 through December 24. After Santa returns to the North Pole, family-friendly entertainment at the stage includes performances by magicians, jugglers, circus artists, and more.
Grand Staircase (outdoors near the Ferris Wheel) Saturday, November 26 at 5 p.m. Welcome Santa to Navy Pier as he arrives by a Shoreline Sightseeing boat, marked by a pyrotechnic display. Visit with Santa Claus Family Pavilion Stage November 27 - December 15 Friday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. December 16 - 23 Daily: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. December 24 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Variety Showcase Family Pavilion Stage Monday, December 26 — Sunday, January 2 Questions about Winter WonderFest? Please call 312-595-5155. A Guest Services representative will be available to answer your questions seven days a week from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST. If after hours, leave a voice mail and your call will be returned with 48 business hours.  Entertainment subject to change without prior notice. |
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