Over 20 majestic and historic Tall Ships from around the world arrive in an opening day Parade of Sail to kick-off the festivities. For the first time in Chicago, a Tall Ships festival of this size and importance will be held all in one place – in a mile long display at Navy Pier! Pepsi® Tall Ships® Chicago 2010 has something for everyone to enjoy. Come be a part of this unique, family-friendly festival that offers diverse activities such as ship viewing, on-deck tours, sailing excursions, nightly fireworks, arts and crafts, live music and entertainment and so much more! Don't miss the excitement as the grace and grandeur of maritime yesteryear is brought to life on Navy Pier's lakefront at what is sure to be the most memorable summer event in Chicago.

Great hotel packages are available at Affinia Chicago, Navy Pier's Official Hotel. With the Affinia Chicago's Tall Ships package, you'll have access to board and tour over 15 Tall Ships, receive complimentary trolley rides to Navy Pier, complimentary valet parking and a comfortable Affinia room customized by you starting at $199 per night. For more information on Affinia Chicago's Tall Ships package and other hotel packages visit www.navypier.com.

Event Hours
August 24
Ticket sales begin at noon and the Parade of Sail begins at 4PM
The festival is open for Tall Ship Viewing until 9PM

August 24 – 28
Festival grounds are open from 10AM – 9PM for Tall Ship Viewing and Dockside Boarding.

August 29
Festival grounds are open from 10AM – 6PM for Tall Ship Viewing and Dockside Boarding.

Tickets
Navy Pier has three ticket options to help everyone enjoy Pepsi® Tall Ships® Chicago 2010.

Tall Ships Viewing Tickets allow visitors admission into the festival grounds. Tickets are $15 for adults and $9 for children ages 3-12.

Tall Ships Dockside Boarding Tickets allow visitors admission into the festival and access to board and tour over 15 Tall Ships. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children ages 3-12.

Sail Away Excursion Tickets let visitors take a 60 or 90 minute sail on a real Tall Ship. Tickets start at $44 for adults and children and include a Dockside Boarding Ticket.

Ticket purchase is required for entry to the festival grounds.