And just like that, we are already one day away from New Year’s Eve.
While some plan to stay home to ring in the New Year, others will be heading to the city, and luckily for them, Chicago is one of the top 10 places to spend the holidays, according to the new wallethub ranking.
One of the main reasons the Windy City was crowned one of the top destinations to close out 2022 and welcome 2023 is thanks to its food and entertainment, the study says. Chicago scored highly for food and entertainment as a city with the most restaurants and nightlife per capita among the other ranked places, beating out Los Angeles, Austin, Miami and Seattle.
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And that means there’s no shortage of celebrations to choose from. Eventbrite, a ticketing and event management website, compiled a list of the best New Year’s Eve events in the city. From a 1920s-themed party to a champagne toast in an adult arcade to a yacht cruise on Lake Michigan, here’s a roundup of just a few of those soirees.
Chicago New Year’s Eve Party 2023: Gatsby House
This 1920s-themed party at The Palmer House Hilton Hotel in Millennium Park begins at 8 pm on Saturday and includes a DJ, hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, two spacious ballrooms for socializing and more.
Chicago New Year’s Eve Cruise 2023: The Midnight Kiss
Chicagoans can ring in the New Year at Lake Michigan. The yacht party offers unlimited drinks and a three-course buffet dinner as you cruise past sweeping views of the horizon. And yes, the yacht is heated.
New Year on the Pier 2023
If you’re looking to get a closer look at the fireworks at midnight, the annual Navy Pier Celebration at the Aon Grand Ballroom may be your best bet.
The evening includes live music, past appetizers, drinks, and of course, a fireworks display at midnight.
New Year’s Eve at Headquarters Beercade
Headquarters Beercade at 213 W. Institute Pl. will host an evening filled with unlimited arcade games, accompanied by a live DJ, complimentary appetizers and a midnight toast.
New Years Eve Comedy Countdown Show at Laugh Factory
The Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway, will kick off 2022 with an evening comedy showcase, featuring a series of local stand-ups and a complimentary glass of champagne.
Flamingo New Year’s Eve Ball at Royal Palms Chicago
Put on your black, white and pink sweaters and “get inspired by Florida’s retirement communities this evening” as you ring in the new year at the Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club in Wicker Park.
Unlimited drink wristbands start at $100.
New Year’s Eve 2023: Kicks & Confetti Ball
This Time Out Market Chicago celebration asks you to wear your “most original sneakers” to its New Year’s Eve party in the heart of Fulton Market. The night includes food, an all-inclusive beverage package, live DJ, and more.
Point & Feather New Year’s Eve Party
New Year’s Eve at this downtown Chicago lounge includes darts, pool tables, appetizers, drinks and more.
New Year’s Eve 2023 at The Drake Hotel
One of the oldest New Year’s Eve parties in the city, the 22nd annual Chicago Scene New Year’s Eve Party at the Drake Hotel features six ballrooms with entertainment, balloon drops, appetizers, drink packages and more.
Tickets start at $179, but according to Eventbrite they are “almost sold out.”
Ring in the New Year with Telemundo Chicago!
Join us to say goodbye to the Old Year from the comfort of your home or wherever you are and together we will welcome 2023 with our special program “Chicago New Years Celebration”.
The countdown begins at 11:45 pm on Saturday, December 31 on Telemundo Chicago and on all our digital platforms.