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What time are the New Year's Eve fireworks in Chicago? What to know
Chicago will ring in 2024 with a bang as the city brings back its epic New Year’s Eve fireworks display along the riverfront.
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NYE LIVE: Countdown to midnight with NBC 5's ‘A Very Chicago New Year'
The countdown to midnight is on in Chicago, and NBC 5 is going big with this year’s celebration.
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How to see New Year's Eve fireworks in Chicago
Chicago will usher in 2024 in spectacular style, with the return of a New Year’s Eve fireworks show along the Chicago River at Wacker Drive.
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How to watch ‘A Very Chicago New Year' on NBC 5 this New Year's Eve
The festivities begin at 11 p.m. CT on Dec. 31 on NBC 5 Chicago.
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Everything to know about NBC 5's ‘A Very Chicago New Year' NYE special
“A Very Chicago New Year” will be on-site at celebratory parties throughout the Chicago area featuring an all-star lineup of hosts
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New Year's Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024
New Year’s Day arrived to cheers from thousands in New York’s Times Square where a sparkling crystal ball descended to start 2024 with hope for some, even as the world’s ongoing conflicts subdued celebrations and raised security concerns across the globe. The march of midnight across time zones included pyrotechnic displays centered on iconic locations including Sydney’s Opera House, the...
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New Year traditions that might bring some luck
We’ve compiled a list of New Year’s traditions from around the world, check them out below.
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What is Watch Night? The New Year's Eve tradition that dates back to the Civil War, explained
The tradition of Watch Night services in the United States dates back to Dec. 31, 1862, during the Civil War.
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From cloudy skies to periodic snowfall, here's what to expect around Chicago on New Year's Eve
Plans for New Year’s Eve are in their final stages as Chicago-area residents prepare to ring in 2024, yet the conditions outside can always throw a wrench in plans.
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NBC New Year's Eve 2024: How to watch the live countdown
The first moments of 2024 are almost here, with preparations for New Year’s Eve celebrations being made across the area as 2023 comes to an end.
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Chicago police ramp up presence ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations
A heightened police presence will be visible in downtown Chicago on Sunday as hundreds of thousands flock to the city’s New Year’s Eve celebrations and massive fireworks display along the lakefront. Hours before the fireworks begin, football fans will descend on Soldier Field as the Bears take on the Atlanta Falcons at noon. Several hours later, at around 7:30...
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Chicago police reveal safety plans for New Year's Eve celebrations
Chicago police announced their safety plans for New Year’s Eve celebrations across the city, NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup reports.
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A roadmap for New Year's Eve weekend around Chicago
As Chicagoans are getting ready to ring in 2024, NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter shows a roadmap of events around the city for New Year’s Eve.
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DuPage Children's Museum to ring in new year in kid-friendly event
New Year’s Eve may be known as a holiday for adults, but the DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville is holding an event to ring in the new year for kids.
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Chicago's Ramova Theatre reopens with historic New Year's Eve Bash
New Year’s Eve is just hours away, and here’s how to ring in 2024 with NBC 5 Chicago.
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Mt. Joy, Billy Corgan and more: Here's who will perform on NBC 5's ‘A Very Chicago New Year'
There will be no shortage of musical performances and star power on NBC Chicago’s “A Very Chicago New Year” Sunday.
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What stores are open and closed on New Year's Eve? See hours for Walmart, Target, CVS and more
Here’s a rundown of New Year’s Eve hours for stores across the U.S. this year
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$2,024 up for grabs during NBC Chicago's New Year's Eve show. How to play for your chance to win
The new year is just around the corner, and NBC Chicago is ringing it in with “A Very Chicago New Year” to celebrate 2024.
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Preparations underway for New Year's Eve celebrations at Navy Pier
Preparations are underway as New Year’s Eve celebrations at Chicago’s Navy Pier are just days away, NBC Chicago’s Lisa Chavarria reports.
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What time does NBC 5's ‘A Very Chicago New Year' start? Here's what to know about the NYE show
2024 is just around the corner, and whether you’re staying in or attending a party this year, NBC Chicago’s New Year’s Eve special will have everything you need.