Fireworks at Navy Pier and along the Riverfront, the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field, and more for New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31. The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is reminding everyone to be safe and vigilant especially in crowds and report suspicious activity to 9-1-1. OEMC will monitor all citywide activities, traffic, and weather conditions and coordinate public safety resources with the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department and City of Chicago infrastructure departments.

Traffic Control Aides (TCAs) will be on hand at to direct flow and impacts from heavy traffic. Public transportation is encouraged. For more information on CTA services and reroutes, visit TransitChicago.com or call 312-836-7000 from any area code/1-888-YOUR-I CTA.

Suspicious Activity:  If you See Something Say Something. The city reminds the public to be aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious activity. If you notice something suspicious, notify onsite security or call 9-1-1. If You See Something, Say Something™ is a national anti-terrorism public awareness campaign that emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities. If You See Something, Say Something resources at Chicago.gov/OEMC

New Year’s Eve Fireworks along the Riverwalk and Art on the Mart

The City of Chicago in partnership with ART on THE MART, will ring in the New Year along the Chicago River. The New Year’s Eve celebrations will include a custom projection highlighting ART on THE MART’s programming, beginning Tuesday, December 31, at 10 p.m. The evening will culminate with a fireworks display from six bridges along the river beginning at midnight.

The fireworks show can be best viewed along the Chicago River from Upper Wacker Drive from McClurg Court to Franklin Street. Bridge closures will be in place at Franklin Street, LaSalle Street, Clark Street, Dearborn Street, State Street and Columbus Drive beginning Tuesday, December 31, from 11:45 p.m. until 12:15 a.m. for vehicular traffic. Bridge sidewalks will close to pedestrians from 4:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The Wabash and Michigan Avenue bridges will remain open. Public transportation is highly recommended for the best experience.

The Riverwalk will be closed beginning at 11 p.m., with only a section from Wells Street to Orleans Street open until 12:15 a.m. for spectators to enjoy the full audio/visual projection program for the ART on THE MART show. Projections will begin at 10 p.m. and repeat until 11:55 p.m. before displaying a countdown to the New Year. Note: The Chicago River will be closed to boat traffic from Franklin to Columbus from 11:30 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. For more information on the New Year’s Eve celebration,

To support the fireworks display, the following street closures are planned:

• Franklin/Orleans from Lake Street to Wacker Drive (noon to 4 a.m. on January 1)
• The Franklin Street Bridge over the Chicago River (9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on January 1)
• Wacker Drive from Lake Street to Wells Street (9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on January 1)
• Note that additional streets and bridges may close as the countdown to midnight draws closer.

Navy Pier New Year’s Eve Fireworks

On Tuesday, December 31 Navy Pier will ring in the new year with a 15-minute firework show at midnight. There will be a number of events at Navy Pier throughout the day. For details, visit NavyPier.org

NHL Winter Classic – Chicago Blackhawks v. St. Louis Blues

Tuesday, December 31, 4 p.m.

Hockey is returning to the Friendly Confines. The Discover NHL Winter Classic® will feature the Chicago Blackhawks hosting the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31. mlb.com/cubs (Wrigley Field Events)

New Year’s Eve 5K

Tuesday, December 31, 8 a.m.

The annual race along the lakefront has a start and finish at the iconic Theater on the Lake, 2401 N. DuSable Lake Shore Drive. The race begins at 9 a.m. For complete details, visit NewYearsEve5k.com

Weather

OEMC advises Chicagoans to be aware of weather conditions and to follow instructions and heed all warnings from public safety officials. We encourage residents to check the weather before heading out. For the most up-to-date weather information, please tune into local media or download a weather app or the Chicago OEMC App.

Chicago OEMC App for Winter Weather Preparedness and Weather Forecasts

For Winter safety and preparedness at your fingertips, residents are encouraged to download the Chicago OEMC App. The public safety tool provides safety information, preparedness tips, emergency alerts, weather information, DSS Snowplow Tracker and more in the palm of your hand. Users will also have access to current forecasts, radar, and public safety information as well. The app is available through the Apple App and Google Play stores or visit the website, Chicago.gov/OEMC.

OEMC will issue any alerts and notifications needed to keep residents and attendees up to date on weather conditions and emergencies.  Sign up for NotifyChicago alerts at NotifyChicago.org. OEMC also issues TEXT alerts for lakefront notices, issues affecting businesses or COVID-19 updates:

CHILAKE: For lakefront notices, TEXT “CHILAKE” to 7-8-0-1-5

CHIBIZ: For alerts affecting businesses, TEXT “CHIBIZ” to 6-7-2-8-3

For additional information on emergency preparedness information, visit the OEMC website at Chicago.gov/OEMC. Follow the Office of Emergency Management and Communications on Facebook (@coemc), Twitter (@ChicagoOEMC) and Instagram (chicago_oemc_911).