Navy Pier, Chicago River and New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve: Chicago gets ready to ring in new year with fireworks along Riverwalk, Navy Pier
Chicago's New Year's Eve celebrations include a custom projection with Art on The Mart along the riverfront beginning at 10 p.m. with a fireworks display at midnight that can be viewed from six bridges along the Chicago River.
Navy Pier and Chicago River host big fireworks shows to ring in New Year 2025
Navy Pier will host its annual New Year's Eve countdown and fireworks display – and this year's fireworks show will be longer than ever – while the city will host its own fireworks festival along the Chicago River.
Chicago New Year's Eve fireworks: What time to see them and how to watch live
Two iconic fireworks shows will take place to ring in 2025 in Chicago, with one set to begin long before the clock strikes midnight.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Chicago: How to watch and what to know
Chicago will celebrate the New Year with fireworks at Navy Pier and along the Chicago River, with bridge closures and free CTA rides available for spectators.
From fireworks to ballroom galas, Chicago is ready to ring in New Year 2025 in style
When the clock strikes midnight on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, there will be two opportunities to watch fireworks.
Chicago is all ready for a festive New Year's Eve, from fireworks to galas
There are parties across the area—whether one prefers outdoors, a rooftop, or a ballroom. And a night ahead of time, organizers were putting their final touches on the events. Jermont Terry reports.

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Photos: New Year’s Eve Chicago
The City of Chicago partnered with ART on THE MART to ring in the New Year along the Chicago River. The New Year’s Eve celebration will included a custom projection highlighting ART on THE ...
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Several people rescued from fire early New Year's Day on Chicago's South Side
Firefighters were responding to a fire on the fifth floor of a building in the 7000 block of South Shore Drive.