ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Looking for a fun way to ring in 2019?
Here are several New Year's Eve events in the Bay area:
Light It Up! NYE Fireworks on Clearwater Beach (Family-friendly)
- Fireworks go off at 12 a.m.
- Free event
- Located at 33 Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach
Apollo Beach New Year's Eve Fireworks (Family-friendly)
- Event at Circles restuarant
- Fireworks start at midnight
- Free event
- Located at 1212 Apollo Beach Blvd.
First Night Downtown St. Pete (Family-friendly)
- Two fireworks shows at 8 p.m. and midnight
- Free to wander around
- Must purchase admission button to participate in activities
- Located in Straub Park at Beach Drive and Fifth Avenue NE
New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise
- The Yacht Starship Fireworks Celebration Cruise
- Boarding begins at 10 p.m.
- Ship returns by 12:30 a.m.
- Must be 21 years and up to attend
- Located at 25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater
New Year's Eve at Busch Gardens
- New Year's Eve celebration included with park admission ticket
"Toast by the Coast" New Year's Eve Party
- Tradewinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach
- Event from 10 p.m. - 1 a.m.
- Includes open bar, buffet, live music
- Price is $110 per person
- Located at 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach
- Event from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
- Includes live band, DJ, open bar, hors d'oeuvers, midnight toast
- View downtown Tampa fireworks from front lawn
- Located at 1910 N Ola Avenue, Tampa
Armature Works Kid's New Year's Eve Balloon Drop (Family-friendly)
- Event from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Courtyard
- Features Spheres Bubble, Magic Show, Balloon Drop at noon
- Family-friendly event free, open to public
- Located at 1910 N Ola Avenue, Tampa
NOON Year's Eve at ZooTampa (Family-friendly)
- Event from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Midday year-end celebration for kids
- Event features interactive entertainment, DJ, countdown to the NOON year with kid-friendly toast
- Event included with paid zoo admission or membership
Outback Bowl New Year's Eve Parade (Family-friendly)
- Event in the Ybor City Historic District
- Features floats, marching bands, high school bands
- Parade starts at 5:30 p.m
- Located at 7th Avenue, Ybor City
Seminole Heights New Year's Eve Pajama Party
- At Brew Bus Brewing
- Event from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
- Watch ball drop on big screen
- Complimentary champagne toast at midnight
- Free to attend
- Located at 4101 N Florida Ave., Tampa
Ybor New Year's Party Like It's 1999
- Event at the Bricks from 10 p.m. - 3 a.m.
- Watch the ball drop
- Free champagne toast at midnight
- Favorite late 90s and early 00's jams
- Must be 21 years and up
- No cover
Downtown Tampa New Year's Eve Block Party at the Sail
- Event at the Sail from 8:30 p.m. - 2 a.m.
- Event features food trucks, DJ, complimentary champagne toast, free party favors
- Circle Drive closed to traffic
- Tampa Convention Center open for restrooms
- Midnight fireworks over the water
- No cover charge