In addition to the midnight fireworks show at Navy Pier, a private company will be launching a midnight fireworks display along the Chicago River.
Chicago (CBS) — With large crowds expected downtown tonight, more than 1,000 extra Chicago police officers will be working as celebrations get underway.
At least 1,000 people are expected to ring in 2019 in the Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier, where additional security officers have been added.
“On big events like New Year’s Eve, we do work very closely with local law enforcement, CPD, the mayor’s office and alderman’s office to bring in more security resources to make sure our guests are comfortable and safe,” Navy Pier spokesperson Lydia Jordan-Parnell said.
