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Chicago's South Asian Community celebrated 2026 in Desi Style
This sold-out event included families, friends, and revelers from Chicago's South Asian diaspora.
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Rwittika Chakraborty
- Wed, 07, Jan 2026
- 03:10 EST
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Chicago's South Asian diaspora celebrated New Year's Eve / Asian Media USA
Chicago's South Asian diaspora celebrated New Year's Eve at the grand ballroom at Ashton Place in Willowbrook, Illinois, marking an event filled with glee, music, and community spirit.
This sold-out event included families, friends, and revelers from Chicago's South Asian community, with guests arriving at 8 p.m. to bid goodbye to 2025 and offer a warm welcome to 2026.
Anusha Reddy hosted the event and delivered the welcome speech.
The event had an open bar and an unlimited, diverse buffet.
Singer, composer, songwriter, and CEO of DE Dream Event LLC, and co-organizer of the event, Shraddha Marathe, also welcomed the crowd, sharing the night's highlights, which included DJ Salman, who played a mix of Bollywood classics, hits, and timeless favorites for the guests.
Live singing performances were presented by singers Pratibha Jairath, Raju Bankapur, and Dr. Pardeep Sood, to which the audience sang and danced along.
Other performing acts included Chicago-based belly dancer from the Safire Belly Dancers troupe, Ashorina, followed by Patti Zikmund, who brought athletic artistry to the stage with a pole dance showcase.
For the younger attendees, face painting, balloon twisting, and a 360-degree photo booth were organized.
As midnight approached, the crowd gathered for a balloon drop that showered the room in colorful confetti, accompanied by a celebratory champagne toast to health, happiness, success, and wonderful memories in the year ahead.
Speaking about the event, Chairman and Founder, Asian Media USA, said,
“This Housefull New Year's Eve at Ashton Place beautifully captured the essence of community celebration—where laughter, music, heartfelt performances, and shared gratitude turn a simple gathering into something truly magical.”
“The energy, from live singing and captivating dances to the midnight toast, showcased the warmth and unity of our South Asian diaspora. As we embrace 2026, let these moments inspire us to keep building connections, supporting one another, and celebrating life with the same joy and positivity.”
The emcee also introduced the promoters and partners, and honored key sponsors and community leaders with recognition and floral bouquets on stage.
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