New Year's Eve Parties Along The Gulf Coast
Ken Cooper • December 13, 2024
Time to look forward and celebrate the passing of a year!
Americans began celebrating New Year's Eve in the 1890s, with public clocks and electricity illuminating the streets. The first New Year's Eve Ball in Times Square was dropped in 1908, and the tradition has grown in popularity ever since. Radio and television began broadcasting the ball drop in the 1950s.
We are lucky enough to celebrate the New Year on the beach, watching fireworks at one of the many waterfront locations. See the list of available New Year's Eve celebration sites and even some Polar Bear Dips on New Year's Day!
FLORA-BAMA'S NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH:
Tue Dec 31st 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Flora-Bama Lounge & Package, 17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA
The Flora-Bama is THE place to be on New Year’s Eve! Live music on all three stages will be rockin’ until the party stops. Food, party favors, and a midnight champagne toast will be sure to contribute to good times On The Line as we ring in the New Year, Flora-Bama style!
THIS EVENT IS 21+ ONLY AND WILL SELL OUT!
TICKET SALES: NOV. - DEC. 24, 2024
Ticket Includes All you can eat Dinner Buffet from 6-11 PM, Breakfast Buffet to begin serving at Midnight, FREE Champagne Split, Party Favors, Live Music on all three stages, PLUS fireworks on the beach!
REELIN' IN THE YEAR AT THE WHARF
See ya later, 2024! Join us as we welcome 2025 with our annual Reelin’ in the New Year Street Party sponsored by Pepsi + Miller Lite. Let’s bid adieu to 2024 in the grandest of style with live bands, family-friendly activities AND adult-centered fun all rounding off at midnight with The Park Band, the Kentucky Mist New Year Countdown marlin drop and a fireworks' finale presented by White Claw! Resolutions are for January. Give yourself one last excuse to let loose and kiss this unforgettable year goodbye!
Date + Time: December 31 | 5 pm - Midnight
Event Schedule:
Alan Mabry Duo: 6-9 pm
The Park Band: 9 pm – Midnight
Fireworks + Marlin Drop: Midnight
SPECTRA: After fireworks
Where: Main Street + Marlin Circle
NEW YEAR'S EVE BUSHWACKER DROP - TACKY JACKS
Need a New Year's Eve celebration with an earlier bedtime? Come enjoy our Annual New Year's Eve Bushwacker and Balloon Drop from 6-9 pm. Nosh on our heavy Hors d'oeuvres, get festive with party favors, savor the savings while sipping $7 Bushwackers, win big with door prizes, and toast the Tacky New Year with a complimentary Bushwacker toast and Balloon Drop at 8 pm! The cost is $50 per person. RSVP Required. Call 251-948-8881 to make your reservations now.
NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNERS
Looking for the perfect spot to kick off your New Year’s Eve celebration?
Join us at Zeke's Restaurant for a delicious pre-party dinner right on the water! We’re serving up a special New Year’s Eve menu (alongside our regular menu) with everything you need to fuel your night.....good food, waterfront views, and a relaxed atmosphere!🍾
✨ Check Out Our New Year's Eve Menu ✨
APPETIZER
• Oysters Rockefeller – Baked oysters topped with creamy spinach, crispy bacon, breadcrumbs.
• Lobster Bisque – Housemade lobster bisque served with ciabatta bread.
ENTREES
• Roasted Quail – Paired with sweet potato puree, collard greens, and a luscious pomegranate sauce.
• Pan-Seared Halibut – Served with cauliflower truffle grits, herbed wild mushrooms, and a zesty lemon beurre blanc.
• Cajun Oscar – Tender 8oz filet, served with whipped red potatoes, grilled asparagus, lump crab, and a smoky crawfish hollandaise sauce.
DESSERTS
• Snickerdoodle Blondie – Spiced snickerdoodle blondie, topped with cinnamon crumble and paired with smooth vanilla bean ice cream.
Let our incredible staff help you send 2024 out in style! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
To reserve your table you can call 251- 280-8008
COASTAL NEW YEAR'S EVE - BEACHFRONT
There’s no better way to celebrate New Year’s dinner than with a stunning beachfront view. Join us at COASTAL for an unforgettable New Year’s Dinner experience. Indulge in our special New Year's Eve dinner menu, enjoy live music, and soak up the breathtaking atmosphere at the Gulf Coast’s most scenic dining destination.
Don’t miss your chance to ring in the new year with us! Spots are limited so reserve your table now.
Start your new year off right with a dazzling New Year’s Eve dinner at the Flora-Bama Yacht Club! Enjoy a deliciously curated 4 course meal expertly crafted by the Yacht Club's talented culinary team. Live music, libations and good times are to be expected! After dinner, keep the party going and hop on over to the Flora-Bama Lounge to ring in the New Year!
Appetizers
Choice of:
Goat Cheese Terrine
Creamy Herbed Goat Cheese layered with Olives and Sundried Tomatoes, served with Marinated Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Gigante Beans, Artichoke Hearts and House Made Focaccia Bread.
Yacht Club Shrimp Martini
Chilled Jumbo Gulf Shrimp marinated with Tomato, Capers, Red Onion, Tarragon and Lemon served with Pipette of Vodka and Warm Focaccia Bread.
Soup or Salad
Choice of:
Seafood Bisque
Lobster, Shrimp and Crab in Velvety Sherry Cream.
Winter Salad
Kale, Roasted Candy Beets, Winter Squash, Dates, Dried Cherries, Pepitas and Goat Cheese dressed with Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Entrees
Choice of:
Beef Short Ribs
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Truffle Whipped Potatoes and Broccolini
Gulf Grouper
Pan seared Gulf Grouper with Truffle Whipped Potatoes and Broccolini
Chicken Orecchiette
Orecchiette Pasta with Sauteed Chicken, Wild Mushrooms, Shallots, Roasted Red Bell Peppers in a Rich Parmesan Cream Sauce
Desserts
Choice of:
Espresso Crème Brûlée
Wild Berry Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Ganache
NEW YEAR'S EVE FOR KIDS
🎉LuLu's NOON Year's Eve! Tuesday, Dec 31st at 10am 🎉
Non-stop, free kid-friendly fun for the whole family!
🎉Face Painting
🎉Sand Castle Contest
🎉Arts & Crafts
🎉Kid-Safe "Fireworks"
🎉Live Music
🎉 Countdown to NOON with HUGE Beach Ball Drop!
An event not to miss at LuLu's Gulf Shores!
KIDS CONFETTI DROP AT THE WHARF
We’re poppin’ into 2025 with the annual Kids Confetti Drop presented by Beachball Properties. Kids whose bedtime comes well before midnight will get to ring in the New Year hours early with a bouncy inflatables, face painting ($10), camel rides ($5),a balloon artist + so much more. The confetti cannons will be going off at noon, so come out for a colorful good time the whole family can enjoy!
Date + Time: December 31 | 10 am - 2 pm
Event Schedule:
DJ Matt: 10 am - 2 pm
Kids’ activities: 10 am - 2 pm
Confetti Drop: Noon
Where: Main Street + Palms Plaza
Cost: FREE admission + parking; some activities range $5-10
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