6 days ago · Celebrate the new year with midnight ball drops, fireworks shows, festive dining, packed ballrooms, daytime family fests and more citywide.

Here are just a few of our favorite NYE celebrations this year, including spectacular fireworks displays, award-winning dining options, unique events, and more for New Year’s Eve 2026 in …

Dec 23, 2025 · Chicago always throws a good New Year’s Eve party or two. But this year’s slate of events promises to be over-the-top, especially with Chance the Rapper hosting the first …

5 days ago · Breaking news: Chicago is lining up a citywide slate of New Year’s Eve events, blending public fireworks, riverfront viewing, and a variety of hotel-hosted celebrations. …

1 day ago · Chicago-area residents are preparing to celebrate New Year's Eve with big events, parties and at home. Things to do include a downtown event.

2 days ago · If you’re planning to ring in 2026 downtown, expect packed crowds and a heavy police presence as Chicago rolls out its biggest New Year’s Eve celebration in decades.

Dec 2, 2025 · There are tons of things to do in Chicago on New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2025) including fireworks, unique activities, shows, concerts, holiday attractions, holiday lights, and …

4 days ago · What to know about Chicago's New Year's Eve fireworks celebration over the river Fireworks are launched from bridges between Orleans and Columbus Streets along the …

Dec 11, 2025 · Celebrate New Year's Eve 2025 in Chicago with events featuring top DJs, gourmet dining, and performances from bands!

Dec 24, 2025 · Chance the Rapper heads up the hometown “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” Metro and Salt Shed hold music parties and the New Philharmonic plans its annual …