New Year's Eve in Chicago

New Year's celebrations will be plentiful in Chicago. There are many festivities designed to bring in the New Year in great style. The gatherings featured in the article draw crowds, so if you enjoy being in a crowd as you ring in the New Year, these are great choices for you. From hanging out in the park watching the free fireworks, to dinners cruises, to casual and formal organized parties; here are some options for New Year's Eve in the City of Chicago.

NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS
Buckingham Fountain
Grant Park
December 31, 2006
Celebrations with music begins at 10:00 PM
Fireworks begins at 11.40 PM
People will begin to gather at 10:00 PM, in anticipation of the Free Fireworks show.The skies over Chicago willexplodewith color, light and noise on New Year's Eve as a huge array of fireworks is launched in Grant Park. The fireworks are a must see event if you are in Chicago on New Year's Eve. Bring in the New Year with music and the bright, dazzling fireworks display at Buckingham Fountain.

WINTER WONDERLAND
NAVY PIER
Fireworks at 12:00 AM
Navy Pier will have their holiday decorations up until January 7. Navy Pier will be all decked out with trees and festive holidays decorations. Spend the evening watching the lights reflect on Lake Michigan, and enjoying the activities on Navy Pier. At midnight watch the Free Fireworks display off of Navy Pier.

RONALD McDonald's NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH
NAVY PIER
December 31 and January 1
Fireworks 7:00 PM
Ronald McDonald will host a New Year's Eve Extravaganza on Navy Pier. Families are invited to a fireworks display, timed for families with small children.There will be another family friendly fireworks display on the evening of New Year's Day at 7:00 PM. .