Get your party hat on and fill your champagne glasses – New Year’s Eve is almost here. The biggest party night of the year brings a wealth of galas, shows, and of course fireworks to St. Pete and the surrounding areas this year, and we’re working to round up the best of them.
By no means is this an exhaustive guide, and we always recommend perusing our events calendar for all the best things happening in town any day of the week. But the events below are certainly an excellent starting point and will offer something for everyone, from families who want to see fireworks to those ready to party into the wee hours and welcome 2024 with glee.
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NYE on The Pier
8pm – 1am
FREE
St. Pete Pier
The annual fireworks show and celebration returns to the downtown waterfront and the St. Pete Pier. While the City of St. Pete fireworks show can be seen from all over, the party takes over the pier where there will be DJs, food trucks, a gigantic disco ball, a champagne toast and more.
New Years Eve Retro Disco Party at Level 11 Rooftop Bar
5pm-1am
FREE
Bellweather Beach Resort, 5250 Gulf Blvd
Elevate your New Year’s Eve to new heights at Level 11 Rooftop! Join us for an unforgettable night of celebration Ring in 2024 with drinks, food and a champagne toast! Watch in awe as the DJ Teo orchestrates the countdown and as the clock strikes midnight, join us in toasting to new beginnings, joy, and the excitement of the adventures that lie ahead.
Playboy Mansion Party at Lost & Found
7:30 pm – 3 am
2420 Central Avenue
St. Pete’s favorite vintage bar is throwing it back to ’70s and ’80s with its Playboy Mansion party, including live music by Shevonne and The Force followed by a full set from Danny Vintage, as well as a complimentary champagne toast.
Bella Brava and Stillwaters Tavern
All day and night
Reservations recommended
204 Beach Drive and 224 Beach Drive
Two of our local favorites are open for service all night on New Year’s Eve, and with locations along Beach Drive, they offer some of the best spots to have dinner and drinks before catching the fireworks show at midnight.
Glow Party at Good Fortune
9 pm – 3 am
260 1st Avenue South
Get your glow sticks ready: Good Fortune is hosting a very neon NYE, complete with a glow dance floor and sounds by Chrystalline Gold, as well as a decadent prix fixe menu and complimentary champagne toast.
First Night St. Pete
4pm-8pm
FREE
N Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr NE
First Night St Pete is ringing in its 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Arts live and in North Straub Park in downtown St.Petersburg. There will be street performers, a labyrinth, a peace flag project, a sea creature puppet procession, interactive theatre, sing-along music for kids, a drum circle, interactive art projects, a Bubble Stomp with Ann Kelly of WDUV and so much more.
Irish New Year’s Eve at Mary Margaret’s
7 pm – late
330 1st Avenue South
Get the night kicked off with some luck of the Irish, as Mary Margaret’s Irish Tavern is hosting a Jameson Irish Whiskey New Year’s Toast at 7 pm, with live music by local favorite Cage O’Hanlon all night.
Neon New Year’s Eve at No Vacancy
9 pm – 3 am
937 Central Avenue
Nothing says Old Florida partying like No Vacancy and their retro neon-filled party full of drinks, dancing, good food, and fun under the stars in the EDGE District.
Glitter & Gold New Year’s Eve at Park & Rec and The Avenue
9pm – 3 am
330 1st Avenue South
A full New Year’s Eve block party is taking over 1st Avenue North as local favorites The Avenue and Park & Rec welcome live DJs for an unforgettable party, complete with a complimentary champagne toast and bottle service available, as well.
Beachfront New Year’s Eve Party
9pm-midnight
$35-$90
JW Marriott Clearwater Beach, 691 South Gulfview Boulevard
The JW Marriott Clearwater Beach welcomes locals and guests to this one-of-a-kind ticketed event to ring in 2024 in a beach front setting with live music entertainment, casual seating options on the sand, food, and beverage available through our beach front restaurant, a children’s corner, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
A Very Tulum New Year’s Eve at Concrete Jungle
9pm – 3 am
475 Central Avenue
St. Pete’s newest restaurant and lounge is going all out for NYE, complete with fire dancers, a live bongo performance, and music by DJ Tex Flex.
Old Hollywood NYE at Dirty Laundry
9 pm – 3 am
260 1st Avenue South
Our favorite speakeasy and cocktail lounge is hosting a night full of pomp and glamour, transforming into an Art Deco paradise complete with burlesque performances, live music and DJs, bottle service, and complimentary champagne at midnight.
Down the Rabbit Hole New Year’s Eve Party
7pm-2am
Tickets starting at $300
Hyde House, 1646 W Snow Avenue
Follow the mischievous grin of the Cheshire Cat into a night of whimsy and wonder in Wonderland! Amid enchanting decor, mystical melodies, and delectable treats, choose your path from the Mad Hatter’s Party to the Queen of Hearts’ Dinner.
Great Gatsby Gala!
Begins at 7pm
Tickets start at $350
The Don CeSar, 3400 Gulf Blvd
Step back in time and celebrate the New Year in grand style at The Don CeSar’s Great Gatsby Gala! Join us on December 31, 2023, for a night of 1920’s elegance, featuring live entertainment, gourmet dining, dancing, and a midnight champagne toast.
NYE Rooftop Glow Party + 360 Firework Viewing
8pm-midnight
$108
Ember Rooftop Lounge, 15015 Madeira Wy, Madeira Beach
Get ready to celebrate the arrival of the new year in style at our Rooftop Glow Party. Located at 15015 Madeira Way, the venue offers breathtaking views of the beach and city skylines and is the perfect spot to enjoy a 360° fireworks viewing. The party atmosphere will be electrifying, with neon lights, glow sticks, and party favors (while supplies last) to capture life’s precious memories as they’re made. It’s going to be a night you won’t want to miss.
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