Where to Watch New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Tampa Bay with the Kids
Get ready to ring in 2025 with a bang on New Year’s Eve, because there are some pretty awesome New Year’s Eve fireworks displays on schedule!
Whether you’re looking for an earlier event for the younger kiddos, fireworks at the theme park, or even waterfront fireworks displays…we’re sharing them all on our list of best places to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks in Tampa Bay with the kids.
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New Year’s Eve at LEGOLAND Florida
- When: Celebrated December 26-31, 2024. Fireworks at 8 pm.
- Cost: Included with theme park admission.
Celebrate the last day of 2024 with an AWESOME day at the park, and then stay for the fireworks display at 8 pm to usher in 2025 a few hours early! Brick-bursting fireworks and awesome entertainment, all without missing their bedtimes – sounds awesome! Plus, Kids’ New Year’s Eve is included in day tickets, hotel packages, and select Annual Passes. Learn more about LEGOLAND Florida’s New Year’s Eve celebration here.
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Busch Gardens
- Event Start Time: 6 pm – 1 am
- Cost: Included with theme park admission.
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 2025!
Lost Pearl Pirate Ship New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise
- Event Start Time: Ship boards at 10:45 pm at the Tampa Convention Center. Sets sail at 11 pm
- Cost: Adult tickets start at $79.95.
The Lost Pearl pirate ship is sailing once again and they are hosting an ARRGHsome New Year’s Eve fireworks cruise. “Happy New Yarrgh’s Eve” with your favorite crew as you enjoy an open bar during your 1.5-hour pirate-themed party cruise. Cheers to a new year with a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight, and get a front row seat to Downtown Tampa’s spectacular firework show.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks on Pirate Water Taxi in Tampa
- Fireworks Start Time: 11:30 pm- 12:30 am
- Cost: $69.95 per person and up.
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 are welcome, but you must be 21+ with a valid ID to drink.
MORE of the BEST New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Tampa Bay
Celebrate early: Sixth Annual Noon Year’s Eve at Armature Works in Tampa
- Fireworks Start Time: 11 am-1 pm
- Cost: Free to attend
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 ops, and more! There is a fee for bounce houses, glitter tattoos, and face painting.
NYE on The Pier in St. Pete
- Event Time: 8 pm – 12:30 am
- Cost: Free to attend
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 Start Time: Fireworks at midnight
- Cost: Free to attend
Soak in the final sunset of 2024 and then stay for what has been named 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 2025! 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 Start Time: Fireworks at midnight
- Cost: Free to attend
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.
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