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New Year’s Eve in Tampa Bay is set and ready to go.
Here’s a look at events across the region Dec. 31 to celebrate the end of 2024 and the kickoff of 2025:
Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay
New Years Eve Celebration
9:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Celebrate the arrival of 2025 with an unforgettable experience at Busch Gardens Christmas Town. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with twinkling lights, holiday shows, specialty dining, and thrilling rides.
Glazer Children’s Museum
Downtown Countdown
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Join the fun at the Glazer Children’s Museum on New Year’s Eve with countdowns, family play projects, and celebrations throughout the day.
ZooTampa
New Year Celebration
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Head to ZooTampa at Lowry Park for a fun-filled New Year celebration in the Africa Circle! From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, enjoy hourly countdowns, festive foods, live DJ music, kid-friendly activities, and exciting giveaways.
Jackson’s
New Year's Eve 2025 Celebration
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Ring in 2025 with an Unforgettable Night at Jackson’s Bistro! The countdown is on, and Jackson’s Bistro is gearing up for the most exciting New Year’s Eve celebration in town!
Armature Works
NYE with DJ Diesel (Shaq)
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Celebrate the New Year in style at Armature Works' Pier with DJ Diesel, aka Shaquille O'Neal, spinning live! Enjoy breathtaking views of the Tampa skyline, dance the night away by the Hillsborough River, and ring in 2025 with an unforgettable fireworks display at midnight.
American Social
Clear Night. Bright Light.
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
From perfect views of Tampa’s largest fireworks display to three indoor and outdoor DJs
JW Marriott
NYElectric® Tampa’s New Year’s Eve Party Countdown
8:30 PM - 1:30 AM
One of the largest New Year’s Eve Celebrations takes place on Water Street. Join J.W. Marriott’s NYElectric® 2025 New Year’s Eve Party and enjoy 5-hours of open bar access and three of Florida’s top DJs
Epperson Lagoon
New Year’s Eve
9:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Epperson Lagoon is the place to be this New Year’s Eve for an exciting celebration! Enjoy the live DJ starting at 9 PM, take part in fun activities and crafts for kids, and wrap up the night with a stunning fireworks show at midnight.
MOSI
Quantum Countdown
9:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Ring in the New Year at MOSI’s exhilarating adults-only celebration! Enjoy a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, indulge in Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream, and groove to live music from Ed John. Be wowed by Acrobellum’s acrobatic performance and enjoy food and drinks available for purchase from Zydeco Brew Werks.
Westshore Plaza
New Year’s Eve Latin Dance Party
9:00 PM - 4:00 AM
Kick off 2025 at WestShore Plaza with an unforgettable Latin Dance Party! Capture the night in the 360 Video Booth, dance to live music and DJ mixes, and enjoy the high-energy countdown to midnight
Yacht Starship
New Year’s Eve Cruise
10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Say “Bon Voyage” to 2024 on Yacht StarShip’s New Year’s Eve Celebration! Set sail on a luxurious 2-hour cruise with stunning views, while indulging in an open bar, delectable hors d’oeuvres, gourmet food stations, and DJ entertainment.
Soho New Years Eve!
December 31 · 6pm - January 1, 2025 · 3am EST
A Dual Party Experience between MacDinton's and Grove Soho! Dress to impress in an All That Shimmers theme!
Grove Soho
406 South Howard Avenue Tampa, FL 33606
NYE on the Pier
8 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Spa Beach Park, St. Petersburg
Live DJs
Food vendors and games
Full bar
Light It Up Clearwater
Midnight fireworks along Clearwater Beach
Fireworks on Treasure Island
Midnight fireworks near Gulf Front Park
Tangerine Ball Drop
6 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Water tower, downtown Brooksville
Live music
Food trucks
VIP package available for $40 per person or $75 per couple
New Year's Bash with Ludacris
8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
The Cuban Club, Ybor City
21 and older; valid ID require
Live performance by rapper Ludacris
General admission: $99; VIP $149
Plant City Strawberry Drop
7 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Plant City Main Street
"Giant, glowing strawberry" will descend from crane
Live music
Bradenton Alive New Year’s Eve Celebration
8 p.m. - midnight
Downtown Bradenton
Live music
Food trucks
Fireworks display
New Year's Eve at Waterside Place
6 p.m. - midnight
Island Cove Terrace, Lakewood Ranch
Live DJ
Food trucks
Games and activities for all ages
Light Up the New Year
Starts at 4 p.m.
Hamilton Rd., Dade City
Sky lantern launch at midnight
$45-65 for adults, $12 for kids ages 4-12 (free for kids 3 and under)
Boogie Dance New Year's Bash
8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Rock & Brews, SR 56, Wesley Chapel
Live music
Champagne toast at midnight
General & VIP tickets available, ranging from $20-95
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Leisure Ln., New Port Richey
Doors open at 5 p.m.
Open bar starting at 7 p.m.
Champagne toast at midnight
Lakeland's New Year's Eve Party
Black Swan Venue, E. Pine St.
Doors open at 9 p.m.
All tickets include food and alcohol
21 and older only
$20 general admission