Chicago’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display is one of the most spectacular in the world, attracting over a million people to the city’s downtown area each year. The fireworks are launched from barges on the Chicago River, and the display typically lasts for 15 minutes.
The fireworks display is a major tourist attraction, and it also has a significant economic impact on the city. In 2019, the display generated an estimated $200 million in revenue for Chicago businesses. The fireworks display is also a popular tradition for Chicagoans, and it has been held annually since 1907.