‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest’ internet hosting 1st ever Central Time zone countdown in Chicago on ABC7

CHICAGO (WLS) — “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest,” America’s most-watched New Year’s celebration and one of many nation’s most enduring annual traditions, will add a Central Time zone midnight countdown stay from Chicago for the primary time in its greater than 50-year historical past.

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Chicago will carry the town’s power and New Year’s festivities instantly into houses throughout the nation. The festivities might be led by a brand new host, stay efficiency and on-the-ground updates, and reporting all through the night.

“WLS-TV is ‘Chicago Proud’ to have the opportunity to showcase the amazing city of Chicago on ‘Dick Clark Rockin’ New Years Eve,'” stated John Idler, common supervisor and president of WLS-TV Chicago. “We look forward to bringing viewers a spectacular fireworks display centered on the iconic bridges that cross the Chicago River and cascade over the city’s world-class architecture.”

“For more than five decades, ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ has served as America’s premier destination for live New Year’s Eve entertainment, bringing people together from coast to coast to celebrate the start of a new year,” stated Barry Adelman, EVP, Television, Dick Clark Productions. “The addition of a live Central Time zone countdown from Chicago (my hometown!) marks an exciting new chapter for the show and lets us share this iconic American city’s incredible energy, culture, and spirit with millions of viewers across the country.”

“This is an incredible opportunity to showcase Chicago on one of the biggest nights of the year. Partnering with Dick Clark Productions brings national attention to our city and positions Chicago among the world’s top New Year’s Eve celebrations-marking yet another first-time milestone for our destination. Choose Chicago is proud to help make this happen, and we thank Mayor Brandon Johnson, DCASE, ABC7, and Dick Clark Productions for helping share Chicago’s unmatched energy, pride, and spirit with the world,” stated Kristen Reynolds, president and CEO of Choose Chicago.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joined ABC7 to speak extra concerning the large announcement on Monday morning.

“We are proud to announce that ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ is coming to the greatest city in the world,” stated Mayor Brandon Johnson. “This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the beauty and dynamism of our city and its people for the world to see. We could not be more excited to welcome in the new year with fireworks, music, and Chicago pride.”

“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026” airs Wednesday, Dec. 31, stay on ABC starting at 7 p.m. CT.

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