Congrats, Chicago—we’ve almost made it through another year! If you’re looking for ways to send 2023 off on a high note this New Year’s Eve, allow us to be of service. For a fancy end-of-year party (think cocktail attire and midnight Champagne toasts), snag tickets to balls and soirees happening at Chicago hotels, or spring for a luxe dinner special at some of the best restaurants in Chicago. Hoping for something more low-key? Plenty of Chicago bars are welcoming guests to watch the ball drop in New York City, or hosting casual dance parties perfect for staying awake into the wee hours of the morning. Give a warm welcome to 2024 with the help of our guide to New Year’s Eve in Chicago.
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Voyager New Year’s Eve 2018
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Chi-Town Rising 2017
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Chi-Town Rising New Year's Eve celebration won't ring in 2018
The giant six-pointed star may have scaled the Hyatt Regency Chicago for the final time last year. According to a post on the Chi-Town Rising Facebook page,...
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Chi-Town Rising lights up the skyline on New Year's Eve
It may have downsized its festivities and gone back on its promise of being a free, public event, but the inaugural Chi-Town Rising celebration ended up being...
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Chicago is getting a riverfront New Year's Eve celebration
Chicagoans have always been content ringing in the new year watching the ball drop in New York City on TV. This year, the city is getting its very own gaudy...
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5 exciting New Year's Eve celebrations in Chicago
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