As we bid farewell to 2021, ABC 7's New Year's Eve special, a Chicago tradition for the past 30 years, will carry on the celebration!
"COUNTDOWN CHICAGO," the city's longest-running and most popular local New Year's Eve show, will once again ring in the new year with music, dancing, comedy and performances, Friday, Dec. 31, at 11:25 p.m.
"COUNTDOWN CHICAGO" was one of the most-watched local programs in Chicago in 2021 and the party continues this New Year's Eve. Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini will team up at the ABC 7 studios to capture the anticipation and excitement the new year brings, joined by Hosea Sanders who will showcase one of the original Chicago-style house music DJs, Alan King.
In what has now become appointment TV, Terrell Brown and Cheryl Scott will open the show with one of their spectacular dance productions lighting up State Street and recalling the '90s with a mix of great music from the decade. This is the fourth year Cheryl and Terrell have paired up to dance their way into the New Year. The atmosphere will electrify when Chicago's own The Boy Band Night performs boy band favorites.
Counting down to midnight with a giant pierogi? Times Square has nothing on this annual local New Year's Eve event. Media personalities Kenzie & Roman will be out in Whiting, Indiana, to cover the pierogi drop and will profile the Whiting"Buscias," a fun group of ladies who sing, dance and dress up as your favorite Polish grandma.
Additionally, Chicago comedians know nothing cures the pandemic blues like a good laugh. Comedians Correy Bell, Chelsea Hood and Adam Grabowski will roast 2021, Chicago style. Revelers will also find out the innovative way the Palos Park Police Department is helping their citizens stay safe. And as always, ABC 7 will be ringing in the New Year with Chicago's grand finale, New Year's Eve fireworks.Justyna Syska is the executive producer of"ABC 7 PRESENTS: COUNTDOWN CHICAGO 2022.
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