With the calendar about to turn from 2024 to 2025, several celebrations and events across Chicago are planned on New Year's Eve as the area's residents prepare to ring in the new year.

You can also catch a light show in the sky at midnight via Navy Pier's free fireworks display along the lakefront.

When Are the New York City Fireworks? The main fireworks show begins at midnight, welcoming the New Year with a stunning finale. Smaller displays and celebrations may occur earlier, but the big event takes place as the clock strikes twelve and the confetti showers Times Square revealers.