Chicago will celebrate New Year's 2025 with two spectacular fireworks displays. The first show, lasting 15 minutes, will take place at Navy Pier at midnight, visible from various vantage points along the lakefront. The second show, beginning at 10 p.m. on the Chicago River, will culminate in a midnight fireworks display from six bridges. Bridge closures and walk closures will be in effect during the event
Two iconic fireworks shows will take place to ring in 2025 in Chicago , with one set to begin long before the clock strikes midnight.Here's what to know about each, what time they start and how you can watch live in person, or from home.The show, now set to last 15 minutes, will"cast a glow across the lakefront that can be enjoyed from indoor and outdoor vantage points all along the mile-long Pier" -- all free of charge, according to Navy Pier .
According to Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications, the show can best be viewed along the Chicago River from Upper Wacker Drive and McClurg Court to Franklin Street.Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly From 11:45 p.m. to 12:15 a.m., bridge closures will be in place at Franklin Street, LaSalle Street, Clark Street, Dearborn Street, State Street and Columbus Drive. Bridge sidewalks will be closed to pedestrians from 4:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
The Riverwalk will be closed at 11 p.m. for the event, with just a small section from Wells Street to Orleans Street open until 12:15 a.m., according to OEMC.Franklin/Orleans from Lake Street to Wacker Drive Wacker Drive from Lake Street to Wells Street If you're not heading to watch the displays in person, you'll still be able to ring in 2025 witnessing the sparkling display live.
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