Overview
- ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced a live Central Time countdown from downtown Chicago, marking the show's first Chicago broadcast.
- The segment will follow the Times Square ball drop and is expected to feature fireworks centered on the Chicago River bridges.
- Production is coordinating with WLS-TV, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office, and tourism partners to deliver the Chicago coverage.
- Hosts, musical performers, and the exact stage location for the Chicago portion have not yet been announced, with more details to come.
- The broadcast will also include a live Atlantic Time countdown from Puerto Rico and airs Wednesday, Dec. 31, beginning at 7 p.m. CT on ABC.