This past year was quite a ride, but there are plenty of good things on the horizon — and that's worth celebrating. When it comes to New Year's Eve, there's no better way to kick off another trip around the sun than by sipping champagne and catching the midnight fireworks. There are plenty of celebrations happening here along the Emerald Coast. Check them out!
Noon Year's Eve
@ LuLu's Destin
Join the fun at LuLu's Destin's NOON Year's Eve for a fun-filled day for kids and adults alike on Friday, December 31st at 10am! Crafts and Kid Safe Fireworks (bubble wrap) are only the tip of the iceberg. When the clock strikes NOON there will be a Beach Ball Drop!
Hundreds of colorful beach balls will flood LuLu’s Beach, but the excitement doesn’t stop there. Face painting, an inflatable slide, and more will be at LuLu’s to start your New Year’s celebration off right. Fun for all ages to ring in the New Year!
AJ's Grayton Beach New Years Eve Party
@ AJ's Grayton Beach
AJ's in saying Farewell 2021 and Hello 2022 in true Grayton Beach style - live music and a good time! Champagne toast at midnight.
4 PM | Will & Linda
8 PM | DJ Krush on the Main Stage
8 PM | DJ Q$ in the Round Room
9 PM | Miles Flatt on the Main Stage
Midnight Complimentary Champagne Toast
Countdown Seaside: New Year's Eve Celebration
@ Seaside Amphitheater
Countdown Seaside - New Year's Celebration is an annual tradition for a special evening in Seaside, Florida. The perfect family-friendly way to spend New Year's Eve, featuring DJ music, children’s activities, and Fireworks Spectacular over the Gulf of Mexico. Starting at 4:00 p.m. in the Seaside Amphitheater and going until after the fireworks at 9:00 p.m. Bring a blanket or chairs to the amphitheater in the square and enjoy the night under the stars in Seaside. Free and open to the public.
Countdown Seaside - New Year's Eve Celebration!
Friday, Dec 31 | 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
DJ Music
Face painting & crafts
Fireworks Spectacular at 9:00 p.m.
New Year's Eve
@ Fish Out of Water 30A
Ring in 2022 with a multicourse dinner, champagne, and a night full of memories at FOOW at WaterColor Inn & Resort. The kitchen will be serving dinner until 10 p.m. and the bar serving drinks until midnight. Live performance from a local jazz band, Chris Godber Duo, from 7-10 p.m. and a Magic Mirror photo booth with complimentary props and take-home photos from 7-11 p.m.
FOOW at WaterColor Inn & Resort garnered a reputation as one of the best restaurants in South Walton and beyond. With gorgeous gulf views, world-class cuisine, and a curated wine collection, locals and critics alike would have to agree. Join the conversation and stay up to date on the latest on Facebook.
Pescado New Year's Eve Celebration: In the Midnight Hour
@ Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar
Pescado's "In the Midnight Hour New Year's Eve Celebration" is sure to be the best way to round out 2021. Enjoy an exclusive menu and dance the night away with live music by Max McCann Band from 6pm-12:30pm. Guests will countdown and toast to the new year at midnight. Tickets are $250 per person plus 7% tax and 22% gratuity. Reservations are only available for parties of 8 or less. Call (850) 213-4600 to secure your space.
Restaurant dining by reservation only. A la carte menu will be available at the bar only from 5pm-10pm (for walk-ins), though these will be very limited. Pescado will open to all dining guests (with reservations) at 10pm for drinks, dancing, and celebration!
Red Bar NYE With Red Bar Jazz Band
@ The Red Bar
Ring in 2022 with The Red Bar! SoWal visitors and locals love the Red Bar, a jumpin’ little joint off of Hwy 30-A in the cozy laid back beach town of Grayton Beach, FL. Call for reservations at 850.231.1008. Free party favors for the last seating.
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Red Bar Jazz Band
9 PM - Midnight | Live DJ
New Year's Eve Beach Ball Drop
@ Pier Park
Say goodbye to 2021 and hello to 2022 with a great celebration on December 31 with a New Year's Eve Fireworks Show in Panama City Beach. The fireworks will be held at three locations along Panama City Beach; Russell-Fields Pier, M.B. Miller Pier, and Schooner's.
For young revelers, there's even an 8 p.m. countdown, with over 10,000 inflated beach balls dropped from nets stretched over the street, followed by fireworks. This FREE event is family-friendly and a lot of fun!
On the way to midnight, bands perform for the gathering crowd, anticipating the countdown to 2022 when a huge, glowing beach ball is lowered to signal the start of the New Year, and another great fireworks display. Time Square has nothing on this Panama City Beach NYE party!
Baytowne Countdown
@ The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Ring in the New Year at the Village of Baytowne Wharf, Dec. 31 from 6pm til after midnight! Dance the night away and enjoy a live band in the Events Plaza and breathtaking fireworks as they light up the sky over the lagoon at midnight. The Village of Baytowne Wharf is the place to welcome 2022! Admission is free and open to the public - 21 & over after 10pm. 20 and under must be accompanied by a legal guardian after 10pm.
Enjoy their family-friendly evening from 6-8PM with face painting, kids' activities, and LIVE music on the Baytowne LIVE stage. Finish off the family-friendly evening with our first fireworks display at 8PM.
Live entertainment:
5 - 7PM || TBD
7PM - 1AM || TBD
New Years Eve at Ara Rooftop Pool and Lounge
@ Hotel Effie
Ara Rooftop Pool and Lounge and Hotel Effie are throwing a New Year’s Eve Party you won’t want to miss! Jam out to live music from DJ DFunk, sip on hand-crafted cocktails, and enjoy the stunning panoramic view of the Baytowne Wharf firework shows.
Two ticket times are available: 6pm-9pm and 10pm-1am. General admission and VIP seating available.
NYE at Ara Rooftop Pool and Lounge at Hotel Effie
Rooftop Tunes | DJ DFunk
Firework Times | 8 PM and 12 PM
Harborwalk Village: New Year's Celebration
@ HarborWalk Village
Ring in New Year’s Eve at HarborWalk Village on the beautiful Destin Harbor! Flash Flood begins the celebration with live music at 7:00 PM followed by the headliner band, The A-Town A-List taking the stage at 9:30 PM. Countdown with friends and family until the 2022 Midnight Ball Drop & party into the New Year at HarborWalk Village! Free Event. No reservations or tickets are required!
7:00 PM | Live Music by Flash Flood
8:00 PM | Fireworks
9:30 PM| The A-Town A-List
MIDNIGHT FIREWORKS & BALL DROP!
NYE Extravaganza
@ Old Florida Fish House
Join Old Florida Fish House for 30A’s best NYE Dinner and Party! This annual tradition includes a delicious four-course dinner, live music and dancing with The Déjà Vu Band, party favors, and a reserved table for the night.
Ring in the new year with a midnight champagne toast, balloon drop, and confection bar. The upscale bar will be offering premium cocktail and wine specials. A delectable a la carte sushi menu curated by Chef DJ will be available for an additional cost.
Seating begins at 8:30pm. Dinner will be available starting at 8:30pm. The four-course dinner features New York strip and lobster tail or pan-seared golden tilefish topped with Sauteed Prawns. Vegetarian options are available.
Reserve online. Space is strictly limited and sold out last year. Book together if you would like to be seated with your group.
