Ring in 2025: Celebrate at these New Year’s Eve events in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. – Can you believe we’re just days away from the new year?

The end of 2024 is approaching, and it’s time to ring in the new year!

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BREVARD COUNTY

New Year’s Eve Gala: Dinner & Dance

• When: Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• “We are celebrating our 11th year of the Gala. We pull out all the stops to make this the Event to Remember.” Enjoy dinner, a social hour and live music through midnight.
• Price: $140 per person

Noon Year’s Eve at the Brevard Zoo

• When: Dec. 31, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• “Your whole family can celebrate the new year without staying up past anyone’s bedtime! Noon Year’s Eve features a ball drop at noon and a complimentary sparkling juice toast. Enjoy crafts, games, and music as well.”
• Price: Zoo admission

Ring In the New Year at Hotel Melby!

• When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• “Hotel Melby is the perfect venue to bid farewell to the old year and embrace the new one. With a lively atmosphere, great music, and fantastic company, this event promises to be a night to remember. Indulge in delicious food and drinks from our talented chefs and bartenders. Dance the night away to the beats of DJ Shane, who will keep the party going until the early hours of the morning.”
• Price: $179-$229 per ticket

FLAGLER COUNTY

New Years Eve - Ring 2025 in Flagler Beach

• When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• Surf board drop, games, music and fireworks to celebrate the new year.

New Year’s Eve At The Hammock

• When: Dec. 31, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• “Say goodbye to 2024 as you dine and dance the night away. Enjoy a fabulous dinner, dancing to live entertainment and a champagne toast to ring in the New Year with family and friends. Reservations required. Please call Christine Losagio at 386.246.5676 or email Christine.Losagio@hammockbeach.com for reservations.”
• *This event is available for registered resort guests and members only.
• Price: $76 for members, $95 for guests and $45 for children (ages 4-12), tax and gratuity not included.

LAKE COUNTY

New Year’s Eve Celebration in Mount Dora

• When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• “Ring in the New Year with live music, food & beverages and a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Dora at midnight. Presented by the City of Mount Dora & Pisces Rising”
• Free admission with VIP options available.

New Year’s Eve Gala at Mission Resort + Club

• When: Dec. 31, from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• “The night starts with a reception serving butler passed Hors d’oeuvres, followed by dinner and dance in our Grand Ballroom. Enjoy a delicious 5-course meal featuring Mini Lobster Rolls, Oysters Rockefeller, Champagne Sorbet, Filet with Lobster Thermidor, and plenty of desserts followed by a champagne toast at midnight to kick off 2025! Reservations are required, please call us at 800-874-9053 to secure your spot!”
• Price: $199 ++

MARION COUNTY

Ocala First Night - New Year’s Eve Celebration

• When: Dec. 31, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• “A light tunnel, interactive games, food trucks, and a chalk walk are just some of the New Year’s attractions at this event. New Year’s activity stations will be situated throughout First Night event locations.” Live music and countdown until midnight.
• Price: $15

World Equestrian Center’s New Year’s Eve Dance Party

• When: Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• “Celebrate the arrival of 2025 at World Equestrian Center’s Expo Center 1 for their New Year’s Eve Dance Party! Enjoy live music by the Fresh Fix Band, games, a photo booth, buffet appetizers, and a sparkling Champagne toast as you dance your way into the new year.”
• Price: Adults - $75, children 5-12 - $25

ORANGE COUNTY

Midnight on Magnolia: A Party in the Arts District

• When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• “We’re creating a one-of-a-kind, inclusive atmosphere that’s ideal for young professionals and the young at heart who want something different from the usual bar or club scene. Think chic, lively, and welcoming—stylish but not stuffy, and definitely fun.”
• Price: $57.50-$150

Thornton Park New Year’s Eve Street Party

• When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
• “Ring in the New Year with the best people at Orlando’s most fun - and affordable - New Year’s Eve bash: the Thornton Park New Year’s Eve Street Party! Hosted by your favorite local bars (and a few newcomers) the Thornton Park NYE Street Party features deejays spinning all night long, cocktails, food vendors, dancing and a special countdown at midnight…plus a few surprises!”
• Price: $12.50-$25

New Year’s Eve Family Event at Boxi Park

• When: Dec. 31, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• “Ring in 2025 a little early at Boxi Park with an all-ages party, a countdown, and a ball drop! Live DJ Vibes by DJ Lady Shay| Balloon Artist & Face Painters | 7 p.m. Countdown + Ball Drop”
• Price: 5 and under free. $10 online or $15 at event

Sip, Sparkle, and Celebrate! at Lake Nona Wave Hotel

• When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• “Ring in 2025 with our annual party for the ages at HAVEN Lounge. Dance the night away to beats by live celebrity DJ headliner, Bonnie x Clyde, and enjoy a sparkling celebration and display at midnight. Food and beverages available throughout the evening* additional charge.
• Price: $100 general admission

Swing in the New Year with Haley Reinhart at Dr. Phillips Center

• When: Dec. 31, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
• “Get ready to ring in the new year with the timeless vocals of Haley Reinhart in this special New Year’s Eve performance! Joined by her band, the double-platinum vocalist’s versatility will be on full display as she performs her biggest hits, plus versions of iconic jazz and top 40 songs throughout the last 60 years.”
• Price: Tickets from $125

OSCEOLA COUNTY

We’re Gonna Party Like It’s Rocking New Year 1999 at Promenade at Sunset Walk

• When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
• “Join the Promenade at Sunset Walk for the ultimate New Year’s Eve event. Get ready to “Party Like It’s 1999″ with live music, amazing restaurants, experiences, fireworks, and more!”
• Price: $19.99

New Year’s Eve at Old Town

• When: Dec. 31, 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• “End 2024 with a bang at a New Year’s Eve Celebration presented by Old Town and Fun Spot. Bring the family for live music & entertainment and free Fireworks at midnight.”
• Price: Free

POLK COUNTY

Lakeland New Year’s Eve Party

• When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
• “Lakeland NYE guests are encouraged to dress to impress. This event is designed to bring 200+ people of all cultures and creeds together for the biggest partywith a purpose ever in Lakeland!”
• Price: $10-$270

SEMINOLE COUNTY

New Year’s Eve at the Zoo: Asian Lantern Festival

• When: Dec. 31, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• “Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix! Join us for our spectacular holiday lights show, plus music, an exciting New Year’s countdown at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. and plenty of fun for the whole family.”
• Price: $24.99-$80

SUMTER COUNTY

New Year’s Eve at Whispering Oaks Winery 2024

• When: Dec. 31, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• “It’s going to be an evening full of great food, award-winning wine, superb music, and awesome friends.” Reservations open.
• Price: $60

VOLUSIA COUNTY

New Year’s Eve on Main Street

• When: Dec. 31, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• “Ring in the New Year on Main Street! The 2025 Annual New Year’s Eve Street Party has free admission for everyone. The event starts at 6 p.m. with fireworks at midnight. You’ll be entertained by live bands on multiple stages, street performers, and enjoy food trucks, and festival food.”
• Price: Free

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