Here are ways to steer clear of the crowds at the city’s fireworks display Wednesday. Phone in your reservations now.
DUCK CRUISES, Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave. View the fireworks from the lake. Dinner buffet, deejay and dancing. Board from 6:30-7:30 p.m. $115, including food, wine, beer, soda, tax and gratuity; you must be 21 or older. 1-888-957-2322
WENDELLA BOATS, 400 N. Michigan Ave. View fireworks from the lake. Board from 7-8 p.m. $30. Buy beverages and snacks available on board. 312-337-1446
MERCURY CRUISELINE, 400 N. Michigan Ave. View the fireworks from the lake on one of two boats. Board at 8 p.m at the southeast corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge. $30-$55. Cruise from 8:30-11 p.m. Cash-only sales. 312-332-1366
HANCOCK OBSERVATORY, 875 N. Michigan Ave. 9:30 p.m. $9.50. Limited seating and standing room. 888-875-8439
