Chicago to Shine on 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' Broadcast
Chicago will be featured on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" this year, marking the first time the city's celebrations will be televised on the ABC broadcast. Following the New York ball drop, the show will include a live Central Time zone midnight countdown from downtown Chicago. The hosts and musical guests for the Chicago segment have not been announced yet, but the show plans to showcase the fireworks on the bridges over the Chicago River. The program is collaborating with local ABC station WLS-TV and Mayor Brandon Johnson's office to make the event a success.
Mayor Johnson expressed excitement about the opportunity to showcase Chicago's beauty and spirit to a global audience. In addition to the Chicago countdown, "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" will feature a live Atlantic Time zone countdown from Puerto Rico. The show will also include musical performances and interactions with Chicago revelers through multiple live cut-ins throughout the night. The exact location of the stage for the show has not been revealed.
The long-running New Year's Eve program, hosted by Ryan Seacrest since 2005, has been a staple since 1972. This year's broadcast from Chicago will be a first for the show. The city's New Year's Eve celebrations will include fireworks at Navy Pier and along the Chicago River, with the full schedule of events to be announced by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" will air on Wednesday, Dec. 31 on ABC, starting at 7 p.m. CST.
In conclusion, Chicago will be a featured location on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" this year, with the city's New Year's Eve celebrations being televised for the first time on the ABC broadcast. The show will include a live Central Time zone midnight countdown from downtown Chicago, showcasing the city's fireworks and musical performances. Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to highlight Chicago's charm and energy to a global audience. Don't miss the broadcast on Wednesday, Dec. 31 on ABC!