From the south using Lake Shore Drive

Take Northbound Lake Shore Drive (“Route 41”) about 6 miles (until it ends & becomes Sheridan Road).

Continue north on Sheridan Road. You will pass a college campus (Loyola University Chicago) and through the most far northern points in Chicago.

Shortly after crossing Howard Street, the border between Chicago and Evanston, there will be a cemetery on your left and the lake directly on your right. You are now in Evanston.

Continue on Sheridan as it winds through Evanston. Watch the street name sign to make sure you stay on Sheridan Road. Turn

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A fabulous line-up of performers will delight all ages. At Midnight gather around the Midnight Celebration Stage to ring in the New Year with fireworks and a toast!

First Night Evanston is Illinois’ Largest New Year’s Eve Festival of the Arts! Seventeen warm downtown Evanston indoor stages come alive with a grand variety of performances from kids’ crafts to jazz, salsa and comedy.

Complete our First Night survey and be entered to win two free adult admission buttons plus a one-of-a-kind First Night tote bag. Two winners will be selected each week of December.

North Shore Overnight Hotel Packages

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