What to Know for 1st-Ever 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest' Event in Chicago

Going To 'Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' Downtown? Here's What You Need To Know

CHICAGO — Making plans to attend Chicago’s portion of “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”? The televised countdown and Downtown festivities, led by South Side native Chance the Rapper, are a first for the city and will kick off 7 p.m. Wednesday, according to a city press release. Here’s everything you need to know: The event will take place along the Downtown Riverwalk, from Wells to Lake. The main performance stage will be at Wacker Drive and…

What to know for 1st-ever 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest' event in Chicago

Chicago officials are providing more details about this year's "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026" event in the Loop.

12 creative ways to party in Chicago on New Year’s Eve, from a bash Downtown to out-of-the-box fun

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 local edition of "Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve" in its 55-year-history from Downtown.That event will amplify the loads of parties at bars and restaurants in the area, including the glamorous annual gala at the Drake Hotel. And at Navy Pier its annual, free 10-minute fire…

Chicago’s top restaurants hosting New Year’s Eve specials

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Chicago's most festive bars and restaurants

There might be no season Chicago’s nightlife scene is better suited for than the holidays. Something about the festive, frigid atmosphere paired with the town's bevy of quaint, comforting pubs and restaurants creates a magical atmosphere for those looking to…