Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Tampa Bay: Parade, Fireworks and More!
New Year’s Eve in Tampa Bay 2023!
It’s almost time to kiss 2023 goodbye and say hello to 2024. Whether you’re looking to get dressed up and get out on the town or celebrate low-key, here are a few ideas to ring in the new year around Tampa Bay.
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New Year’s Eve Parade in Tampa:
ReliaQuest Bowl New Year’s Eve Parade
Eclectic Ybor City is the site of this festive celebration featuring the ReliaQest Bowl New Year’s Eve Parade and a pep rally (formerly Outback Bowl). The parade will feature floats and marching bands including the two college bands! The Pep Rally features a battle of the bands and cheerleaders from both universities. The Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs along 7th Avenue.
Where to see Fireworks on New Year’s Eve – Family Friendly Events
Celebrate early: Sixth Annual Noon Year’s Eve at Armature Works in Tampa
11 am-1 pm
Armature Works is once again hosting its FREE Noon Year’s Eve event. Head to the South and West lawns of Armature Works for daytime smoke fireworks along the river, inflatables, a live band, giant yard games, plenty of photo opps and more!
New Year’s Eve at LEGOLAND Florida
Celebrate the last day of 2023 with an AWESOME day at the park and then stay for the fireworks display at 8 pm to usher in 2024 a few hours early!
2023 New Year’s Eve Celebration at Busch Gardens
6 pm – 1 am
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with friends and family and indulge in some excitement at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Explore all of your Christmas Town favorites, enjoy thrill rides in the dark and catch the fireworks show with a fantastic soundtrack to ring in 2024!
Included with theme park admission.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks on Pirate Water Taxi in Tampa
11:30 pm- 12:30am
Bring in the New Year on the water with a front row seat on the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise! Ring in the New Year on the water with a front row seat to downtown Tampa’s fireworks on Pirate Water Taxi’s New Year’s Eve Cruise! This 1-hour cruise includes a complimentary champagne toast, party favors and prime viewing of the fireworks. All ages welcome, but you must be 21+ with valid ID to drink. $69.95 per person and up.
NYE on The Pier in St. Pete
8 pm – 1 am
This free event at Spa Beach Park is open to the public and full of fun for all friends and family. NYE on the Pier will feature DJs, food trucks, bars and more. End the night with a beautiful fireworks show sponsored by the City of St. Pete–fireworks can also be viewed from North and South Straub Parks.
Light it Up Clearwater New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Fireworks at midnight
Soak in the final sunset of 2023 and then stay for what has been named as one of the top 5 ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the country with the kids according to U.S. News and World Reports. Experience it for yourself to ring in 2024! The fireworks will launch from the north end of Sand Key, but event organizers say the best viewing spots are along the southern part of Clearwater Beach.
Treasure Island New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Fireworks at midnight
Enjoy fireworks on the beach for New Year’s Eve! Find the perfect spot along Gulf Front Park (10400 Gulf Blvd) to for the best view of the light show. For more on where to park, visit mytreasureisland.com/parking.
New Year’s Eve Dinner and Parties for Adults:
New Year’s Eve at TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach
8 pm – 1:30 am
Bring your whole crew and ring in 2024 at TradeWinds. Adults will enjoy the Toast by the Coast New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party, where the evening starts with light jazz and a dinner reception. Then, groove the night away with a decade of hits and ends with a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight. Kids can celebrate nearby with a Glitter and Glow Camp, and Teens, of course, have their own party that even includes a toast! Start 2024 on our coast and take the elevator home.
$230 per adult; Kids Camp: $80 first child/ $60 per additional.
Downtown Tampa: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise
10pm – 12:30am and 9pm-12:30am
10pm-12:30am
Say “Bon Voyage” to 2023 on a Yacht StarShip New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise! This all-inclusive festive cruise is the best way to celebrate NYE on the water. tickets include a 2-hour cruise (with 30 minutes dockside afterward), open premium bar, hand passed hors d’oeuvres, gourmet food stations, carving stations, hand passed desserts, party favors, DJ entertainment and a champagne toast at midnight.
$149.95 per person. (21+ only)
9pm-12:30am
Looking to upgrade your cruise? Ring in the new year on Yacht StarShip’s VIP New Year’s Eve Celebration Cruise in Tampa. Countdown to midnight as you dine on gourmet food, sip on delicious cocktails, and dance the night away under the stars and some fireworks! The VIP experience includes an open premium bar with a souvenir Champagne flute, a 4-course seated dinner, a 3-hour cruise, and a complimentary boarding photo ($20 Value). Start your new year off right with an experience you won’t forget!
$229.95 per person. (21+ only)
Downtown Tampa: Pirate Water Taxi New Years Fireworks Cruise
11:30pm – 12:30am
Bring in the New Year on the water with a front row seat on the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise! Ring in the New Year on the water with a front row seat to downtown Tampa’s fireworks on Pirate Water Taxi’s New Year’s Eve Cruise! This 1-hour cruise includes a complimentary champagne toast, party favors and prime viewing of the fireworks. All ages welcome, but you must be 21+ with valid ID to drink. $69.95 per person and up.
Independent Annual New Years Eve Bash 2023
9pm
This FREE annual neighborhood NYE party will include live entertainment from DJ CUB beginning at 9pm along with a complimentary hot dog bar! There will be a midnight champagne toast, champagne bottle specials, party favors, and more. There’s no cover and no dress code. FREE admission. Must be 21+ after 10pm.
New Year’s Eve Countdown Beach Bash at Whiskey Joe’s Tampa
7pm – 12:30am
Ring in 2024 with a classic Beach Bash at Whiskey Joe’s Tampa on Rocky Point. This annual Beach Bash includes two stages with live music, complimentary champagne toast, midnight fireworks, ball drop, party favors and more. A reserved Palapa Package is available for parties of 6. $35-$40 per person.
Armature Works New Year’s Eve 2024
8pm-1am
Pier Piper Productions is bringing the “sparks” and “booms” with Billboard Award Winner and Grammy-nominated artist, Marshmello on Sunday, December 31. The NYE extravaganza will be activated through the pier, astroturf, and all areas between Armature Works and the Hillsborough River. The event kicks off at 8pm with performances by Marshmello, 3x Dance Artist of the Year, and Justin Bieber’s Touring DJ Tay James along with an elaborate midnight fireworks display. Admission is 21+ and tickets start at $150.
Midtown Tampa: Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar NYE 2024 Masquerade Ball
7pm-1:30am
Get ready to dance the night away and ring in the New Year in style. Put on your most glamorous attire and don’t forget your **mask**! This enchanting evening will be filled with live music, delicious cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere. Whether you’re coming with friends or flying solo, this **Masquerade Ball** guarantees an evening of fun and excitement. The NYE rooftop bash will take place on the 7th floor of the dual-branded Aloft and Element Hotel in Midtown Tampa.
Tickets start at $170 for general admission with the basic bar package and $260 with premium bar package for six hours. For the ultimate VIP experience, including open bar, buffet with chef carving station, and passed small bites in a private room with dance floor, guests can purchase tickets at $400 per person.
South Tampa: Ciro’s New Year’s Eve 2024 Bubbly and Burlesque
8pm – 1am
Guests will enjoy live burlesque performances, a delicious carving station, passed hors d’oeuvres, specialty prohibition cocktails, a premium open bar and a champagne toast at midnight.
The Vault presents New Year’s Eve Crystal Ball
9pm – 1am
Cheers to 2024 with The Vault! Enjoy access to CW’s Gin Join, the Vault, and Champagne Courtyard. There will be a welcome punch and open bar with select signature cocktails, champagne, beer/wine, premium spirits, and coffee bar, passed hor d’ourvers and desserts. there will also be live music and roaming entertainment. $200 per person.
American Social NYE 2024: 24 Karat Magic
9pm – 2am
American Social Tampa’s waterfront location makes it a prime viewing spot for downtown Tampa’s midnight fireworks show. Tickets include a complimentary champagne toast, select open bar from 9pm-1am, passed hors d’oeuvres, and four DJs inside and outside.
$175-$300 per person.
Jackson’s Bistro New Year’s Eve Bubbles & Bow Ties 2024
8pm
Tickets to this NYE celebration include prime viewing for Tampa’s midnight fireworks show, complimentary champagne toast at midnight, multiple party areas with Tampa DJs, special entertainment appearances, 360 Photo Booth, party favors and more. VIP options available. Semi-formal attire required. $75-$300
New Year’s Eve at Beacon
9pm
Head to rooftop bar, Beacon, for some of the best views in Tampa. Enjoy a four-hour premium bar, featured cocktails, delectable food offerings, live entertainment, a Taittinger Champagne Toast at midnight, and premium party favors. $225 per person.
New Year’s Eve at Predalina
5pm
Enjoy extended hours, curated dining experiences, and a DJ for a night to remember. Tickets include a five-course meal and drinks. $175 per person.
New Year’s Eve at Boulon Brasserie
5pm
Ring in the new year with an unforgettable evening where Parisian elegance meets culinary excellence with a multi-course Chef’s Tasting Menu. With live entertainment, champagne toast, and some surprises, Boulon promises a New Year’s Eve filled with unparalleled sophistication. $150-$250 per person. There will be two seatings – one at 5pm and one at 9pm.
New Year’s Eve EVE at Wine on Water
7pm-11pm (December 30)
Journey through time and space for a Studio 24: Disco Future New Year’s Eve party on December 30. Listen to retro tunes and disco spinning on the vinyl with DJ Mike Blenda on the patio and a hip-hop playlist indoors. Enjoy a magnum champagne tasting, featured cocktails, life size photo booth, and prized costume contest. $35 per person.
New Year’s Eve Events in St. Petersburg and Clearwater
Toast by the Coast New Year’s Eve Party at TradeWinds Island Resorts
Join TradeWinds on New Year’s Eve to party the year away with your toes in the sand and champagne in your hand! Tickets are on sale now for our Toast by the Coast New Year’s Eve Party. Tickets are limited and sell quickly! Don’t miss the opportunity to savor the ending hours of 2023 with a full open liquor bar and an extensive hors d’oeuvres buffet, chef’s carving station, pasta bar, and a decadent dessert table. Groove the night away with DJ Lorenzo as he plays a decade of dance hits including disco, soul, and rock n’ roll. Make sure to capture your ending 2023 memories at the photo booth before you ring in the New Year with a champagne toast and possibly a kiss!
Dunedin: NYE Dinner at Bon Appétit
4pm – 9pm
Annual New Year’s Eve Dinner including a complimentary glass of house champagne and a four-course dinner. Reservations required; call 727-733-2151. Prices vary.
St. Pete: Enchanted Forest at The Birchwood
8pm – midnight
Ring in 2024 at the Birchwood during an Enchanted party in the Grand Ballroom and at the rooftop bar, Birchwood Canopy, featuring a cocktail style reception, open bar, gourmet food stations, a live band, DJ, midnight champagne toast, and enchanting view of downtown St. Pete Fireworks.
$250 per person.
Clearwater Beach: Starlite Majesty New Years Dinner Cruise
8pm – 12:30am
Cruise into 2023 aboard Clearwater Beach’s Starlite Majesty on NYE. This extra special cruise includes your cruise admission, dinner service with house appetizers, house salad, your choice of entree (selected once you are on board), house dessert, coffee & tea service, a champagne toast at midnight, party favors AND full premium open bar throughout the cruise! $206.63 per person. Boarding begins at 8pm and sets sail at 8:30pm.
Winter Wonderland New Year’s Eve 2024
8pm-1am
Head to Safety Harbor Resort and Spa to ring in 2024 Winter style! Tickets include welcome champagne, gourmet hors d’oeuvre flight, dinner buffet, gourmet dessert bar, 3-hour open gold bar, live band, champagne toast at midnight, professional photographer, and more! 21+ only
$259 per person
New Year’s Eve Grand Glow Casino Royale
Gather at Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach on New Year’s Eve for a night of glamour and intrigue. Dress to impress and prepare for an unforgettable evening of shaken, not stirred cocktails, thrilling games of chance, and live music from Tampa Bay’s own The Black Honkeys. Welcome 2024 with style, sophistication, and a touch of Bond-worthy class. Doors open at 8pm.
Ticket Information
- Golden Eye Table | $1,250++
Includes 10 admission tickets, 2 champagne bottles, 2 drink tickets per guest, table near the band, party favors, casino games, champagne toast at midnight, access to moon maker cuisine spread, light bites and apps - Secret Agent Admission | $115++
Includes admission for one to the venue, two drink tickets, party favors, casino games, champagne toast at midnight, access to moon maker cuisine spread, light bites and apps
*Food will be available until 11:00pm and desert will be available until 11:45pm.
St. Pete: Pier Teaki’s New Year’s Eve Luau Party 2024
Beginning at 8pm
St Pete Pier’s premier rooftop destination, Pier Teaki will be hosting a New Year’s Eve Luau Party featuring live entertainment, drink specials, and party favors. Tickets are $30 per person at the door. For VIP reservations call 727-317-2848.
St. Pete Beach: 2024 Don CeSar New Year’s Eve Celebration!
7pm – 1am
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Don in the alluring and vibrant, Gatsby-inspired Lobby Bar! Enjoy ringing in 2024 with a night of dancing and live entertainment. Doors open at 7pm for dinner with complimentary cocktails and desserts being served from 9:30pm-10:30pm. The 21+ event will have limited bottle service packages available.
New Year’s Eve in Wesley Chapel
AdventHealth Center Ice Rings in the New Year on Ice!
Dec. 31 and Jan. 1
Special, Discounted Public Skate Programs Offered for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
AdventHealth Center Ice is giving you the opportunity to keep your cool as you send off 2022 and get ready to embrace 2023! On Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, as part of their Winter Wonderland programming, the ice rink will be hosting eleven 1.5-hour public ice skating sessions with a largely discounted rate: 2 skaters for only $20.22 on Dec. 31 and 2 skaters for $20.23 on Jan. 1 — inclusive of skate rentals! Bring a friend (or four!) and skate your way into 2023! Register at ahcenterice.com/events-winterwonderland or call 813-803-7372.
New Year’s Eve at Theme Parks
2023 New Year’s Eve Celebration at Busch Gardens
6 pm – 1 am
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with friends and family and indulge in some excitement at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Explore all of your Christmas Town favorites, enjoy thrill rides in the dark and catch the fireworks show with a fantastic soundtrack to ring in 2024!
Included with theme park admission.
LEGOLAND Florida: Kids’ New Year’s Eve | Dec 31, 2023 during park hours
This celebration isn’t at noon, but early enough for the kiddos to celebrate with a fireworks display at 8:00 p.m. LEGOLANDflorida.com
Walt Disney World New Year’s Eve
Walt Disney World has two fireworks shows at two of its theme parks. Disney Enchantment and Harmonious are scheduled for much earlier than normal that day. Disney will have an additional New Year’s Eve fireworks show that night. EPCOT tends to have a party environment during New Year’s Eve with dance parties and DJs in many of the World Showcase pavilions, and hats and horns being distributed to guests in the evening.
Important note: Walt Disney World requires a park pass reservation for all of its theme parks. Magic Kingdom and EPCOT will most likely book to capacity. Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando do not require reservations, but parking and the parks themselves can reach capacity. It is best to head to any theme park on any big holiday as early as possible and plan to spend your whole day, and night, there.
- Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks at Magic Kingdom 6:30PM, 11:50PM
- EPCOT Fireworks “Luminous – the Symphony of Us” 6:30PM
- New Year’s countdown fireworks at EPCOT will be shown starting at 11:54PM
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios Fantasmic! 9:30PM
Disney Restaurants with Fireworks Views (reservations required)
- California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary
- Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian
- Toledo at Disney’s Coronado Springs
- Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort
- Copa at Four Seasons Walt Disney World
- iLume at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek
- Stir Lounge at Swan Reserve (not rooftop, but has decent EPCOT views)
Universal Orlando New Year’s Eve
Universal Cinematic Spectacular – performance time TBD
SeaWorld Orlando New Year’s Eve
Fireworks start close to midnight with a grand finale ringing in 2024 right at midnight. SeaWorld for New Year’s Eve is a top pick for date night because they are the only theme park that offers reserved seating for their fireworks. Purchase the New Year’s Eve Reserved Show Seating and get reserved seating to the Winter Wonderland skate show, then stay in your seats for the New Year’s Eve fireworks.