Florida New Year’s Eve Parties 2009-2010
December 8th, 2009
In Florida we do things a little differently for New Years Eve. Instead of a big ball dropping like they do up there in New York City, we drop a big orange in Orlando and a Conch Shell in Key West and we’re just as likely to toast the new year with a Rum Runner as champagne. No matter how you choose to celebrate the arrival of 2010, here are some suggestions of places to go and things to do in Florida for New Year’s Eve.
Party New Year’s Eve in Florida
New Year’s Eve Day at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo
On Thursday, December 31 from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa and Radio Disney AM 1380 will host their annual Noon Years Eve daytime party. When the Zoo opens the party begins they’ll have games, arts and crafts, live entertainment, educational displays and more. There will be noisemakers, hats and a juice toast as families watch a giant clock strike 12 p.m., these activities are included free-of-charge with Zoo admission.
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Fireworks at The Pier in St. Petersburg
Fireworks for the family will be shot from Spa Beach Park in St. Petersburg at 9:00 p.m. and again at midnight! There will also be fireworks “bursts” at 8:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Dancing in the Courtyard from 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. with the upbeat, high energy sounds of the “Rock ‘n’ Chair Band”.
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Suwannee River New Year’s Events
Way Down Upon the Suwannee River Trail Ride takes place Dec. 30 – Jan. 3 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak. Come enjoy live music, food, their annual auction and a fabulous New Year’s Eve Party. Camp for 6 nights and take guided trail rides with fast or slow groups on over 50 miles of trails. They also have a limited number of stalls to board horses. Call 386.364.1683 or View Website »
Florida Keys New Year’s Celebrations
New Year’s Eve partiers unwilling to endure cold-weather festivities, such as the traditional “ball drop” in New York’s Times Square, can find exuberant celebrations and far warmer temperatures in the Florida Keys. In Key West, revelers can choose from three very different — though equally lighthearted — takeoffs on the Times Square gala as midnight approaches.
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Beach Blast Off Festival & Fireworks Spectacular in St. Augustine
Family friendly at the beach with clowns, face painting, puppets, magicians and a huge Kids’ Zone keep the children actively involved until the spectacular fireworks display begins at 8:30 p.m. The St. Augustine event starts at 4 p.m. and will also feature a Chili Cookoff and Ice Sculpting.
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Church Street Station Giant Orange Drop – Orlando
It’s the 9th Annual Church Street Entertainment New Year’s Eve Street Party. Enjoy four indoor venues and outdoor street party that is the world famous Church Street. The party will include a huge video wall, confetti cannons, fireworks, and the tradition of the Orange Drop high above Church Street. Church Street gets blocked off right in front of the clubs Antigua, Chillers, Big Belly and Latitudes.
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New Year’s Eve Celebration Fireworks in Downtown Jacksonville
Ring in the New Year in downtown Jacksonville. Featuring live entertainment, Gator Bowl team pep rallies and more! Fireworks at midnight culminate the celebration as the skies come alive to welcome 2010.
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New Year’s Eve Downtown Countdown in Fort Lauderdale
Join the City of Fort Lauderdale to ring in the New Year! Family events are hosted from 5 to 9 p.m. and include a DJ, bounce houses, face painting, games, and many more activities! Children can enjoy an early countdown when the ball is lit at 7 p.m. Feel the rhythm when SW 2nd Street comes alive with live music from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Watch the lighted ball drop from the sky at the stroke of midnight to officially kick off 2010! Call (954) 828-5363 for more information or View Website »
Downtown Countdown in Fort Myers
Annual New Year’s Eve party in the downtown Fort Myers will feature entertainment and the famous ball drop at midnight December 31, 8 p.m. – 1 p.m.. The event is free and sponsored by the City of Fort Myers.
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Cocoa Beach Pier New Year’s Party
Come party at the 21st Annual Rockin’ the Dock New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Atlantic Ocean Grille at the pier in Cocoa Beach which is celebrating its 25th birthday. There is no charge for this event. There will be five live bands; High Energy, John Quinlivan Band, Dugan & Birks, and Warehouse are scheduled to appear. There will be balloon drops, complimentary party favors and complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
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Miami New Year’s Celebration
The Mansion Nightclub on South Beach invites you to New Year’s Eve – NYE 2010 with special guest Steve Angello along with Laurent Simeca and An21.
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Jupiter New Year’s Party
Try something new and different this year in Jupiter, FL for New Year’s Eve. The Jove is having a “New Years Eve Spectacular!” The show is a blend of Improvised, sketch and musical comedy with audience participation. The doors open at 7:00 p.m., show starts at 8:00 p.m. and finger foods will be served afterward. There will be music and dancing and at midnight watch the ball drop live from New York City on the large screen in the theater. Tickets for the evening can be purchased by calling The Atlantic Theater box office at 561.575.4942.
Orlando Attractions New Year’s Eve Parties
New Year’s Eve at SeaWorld
SeaWorld plans to ring in the new year with a musical extravaganza featuring the best in pop, Latin and swing music. At midnight the plan is to light up the sky with a vibrant fireworks show to celebrate the dawn of a new year. For more information about the holidays at SeaWorld View Website »
New Year’s Eve Party at Universal CityWalk
Rock the night away at Universal CityWalk, legendary R&B groups, The Temptations and The Four Tops, two of the most popular R&B/soul groups of all time will perform live in concert. Guests will experience exclusive celebration including unlimited access to clubs, live entertainment and an expansive gourmet menu. In addition to grooving to the sounds of The Temptations and The Four Tops, New Year’s Eve guests will enjoy a street-wide celebration, with live entertainment and DJ’s in CityWalk’s hottest clubs such as CityWalk’s Rising Star, Red Coconut Club and Pat O’Brien’s. An all-you-can-eat gourmet menu will also be available, featuring cuisine such as filet mignon, jumbo shrimp, desserts and more. And when the clock strikes midnight, guests will welcome the New Year with party favors, confetti bursts and a champagne toast.
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Disney World Theme Parks
Parades, Fireworks Galore Head Entertainment Lineup on New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World Resort. The New Year’s Eve fun at Walt Disney World Resort will include nine parade performances – including one on water – topped off with five fireworks extravaganzas.
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