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Crowds welcomed the new year with fireworks and music at Chi-Town Rising, December 31, 2015.
Photograph: Jose Calvo

Chicago New Year's Eve 2023: How to celebrate

Celebrate the arrival of 2024 in Chicago with New Year's Eve parties, concerts, dinners and more.

Emma Krupp
Jeffy Mai
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Emma Krupp
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Jeffy Mai
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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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