(and we dare you to do all four.)
Pensacola – What? No Pelican drop? For a moment there, the traditionalists and admirers of the NYE Downtown Pensacola Pelican Drop were trying to think of new ways to celebrate the night. But no fear! The Pelican drop has commenced but this time, at the Blue Wahoo’s stadium! From 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, the Kazoo’s NYE celebration will kick off with live music, inflatables, fireworks and the beloved dropping of the pelican thanks to Quint Studer and president of the Blue Wahoo’s, Jonathan Griffith. No worries, though! All of the surrounding restaurants and bars will be open for adults with a midnight fireworks show!
Sandestin – Baytowne Wharf is a local’s favorite place to go to celebrate New Year’s Eve! Festivities will begin at 6:00 PM and continue until midnight. Two fireworks shows will take place – one at 8:00 PM and another at midnight. There will be plenty of live music, dancing, eating, kid’s activities until 8:00 PM and more!
Destin – The HarborWalk Village is always a must be place for locals and visitors to celebrate New Year’s Eve! Walk along the harbor, listen to live music from bands such as Heritage, enjoy shopping, restaurants and two fireworks shows! We have to admit. We are huge fans that most people are doing a family friendly firework show at 8:00 PM this year and one for the all-nighters at midnight! Stay to watch the 10th annual ball drop over the beautiful Destin Harbor. It’s a sight you don’t want to miss.
Seaside – If there is one thing we don’t want to miss, it is street performers! The annual Countdown Seaside begins at 7:00 PM on New Year’s Eve with live music, kid’s activities, face painting, food, and you guessed it – street performers! There will be a fantastic firework show at midnight over the Gulf of Mexico. How is that for ringing in a new year!