Looking for New Year's Eve events? Here's everything happening in the Pensacola area
With Christmas already around the corner, it’s already time to consider how you’ll ring in the new year. Whether that means struggling to keep those heavy eyelids open until you watch the clock count down at home or planning an extravagant night out.
Pensacola and the surrounding areas have an astounding amount of New Year’s Eve parties and celebrations to choose from, making the experience very much a choose-your-own-adventure kind of thing.
The options are overwhelming, but here is what’s on tap.
New Year’s Eve at 200 South
When: 9 p.m., Dec. 31
Where: 200 S. Palafox St.
Count down to the new year at the 200 South Palafox complex of bars including Blend Lounge, 200 South Tap House, Agave and Graffiti Pizza. The party will officially start at 9 p.m. with music by DJ Dr0ne.
More details: https://fb.me/e/41skhSC0Z
Ninth annual Krewe of Gatsby Girls New Year’s Eve Speakeasy Ball and Charity Event
When: 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Dec. 31
Where: Court of De Luna Event Space, 116 E. Gonzalez St.
Elevate your New Year’s experience at the Krewe of Gatsby Girls’ ninth annual speakeasy ball and charity event at the Court of De Luna. Come decked out in 1920s or black tie attire and indulge yourself in an open bar, macaroni and cheese bar sponsored by South Market, a cigar bar and lounge provided by Ash and Air, a 360 photo experiences, bubble house photo experience, cotton candy machine and more. Tickets start at $150 per person.
New Year’s Eve at O’Riley’s
When: 9 p.m., Dec. 31
Where: O’Riley’s Irish Pub Downtown, 321 S. Palafox St.
O’Riley’s Irish Pub Downtown will have a live DJ, drink specials and a balloon drop at midnight.
More details: https://fb.me/e/1seN85jJS
Bouj New Years at Perfect Plain
When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Perfect Plain, 50 East Garden Street
Get decked out in your finest attire, or opposite of finest will do, and enter a world of champagne and glam as Perfect Plain hosts a long night of entertainment including drag shows, live music featuring a live band, aerialists, stilt walkers, airbrush tattoos, an open bar. General admission starts at $149.
More details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bouj-years-eve-tickets-753841118077
New Year’s Eve at Uptown
When: 9 p.m., Dec. 31
Where: O’Riley’s Uptown Tavern, 3728 Creighton Road
Want to avoid the downtown crowd? Head over to O’Riley’s Uptown Tavern for music by a live DJ, drink specials and a midnight balloon drop.
More details: https://fb.me/e/3zYx0QzIx
Funeral 2023: New Year’s Eve Celebration
When: 6 p.m.-2 a.m., Dec. 31
Where: Emerald Republic Brewing Co., 1414 W. Government St.
Was your 2023 just awful? Celebrate its departure at Emerald Republic’s fifth annual funeral. Enjoy an evening with fire dancers, tarot readings, beer releases, a special funeral cocktail menu, a live DJ, food from A Rustyc Spoon, complimentary champagne, a midnight balloon drop and more. General admission is free but tiered VIP packages include various levels of all-you-can-drink service.
More details: https://fb.me/e/8a2YGocJU
New Year’s Eve at Seville Quarter
When: 7 p.m., Dec. 31
Where: Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St.
Start and end your 2024 countdown at Seville Quarter. The four-bar complex will feature live entertainment all night, party favors and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. General admission is $20 with special member packages starting at $80.
More details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-celebration-at-seville-quarter-tickets-769732890797?aff=oddtdtcreator
Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve Party at The District
When: 7 p.m.-1 a.m., Dec. 31
Where: The District: Seville Steak & Seafood, 123 E. Government St.
Join The District for its Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve Party. Step into the opulence of the jazz age at The District as they bid farewell to the old year and usher in a New Year’s celebration like no other. There will be live music by Barry Cuda and Brynne Heatley, delectable heavy hors d’oeuvres, two complimentary drink tickets and a complimentary champagne toast, plus plenty of other party favors. Tickets are $95 per person.
More details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-gatsby-new-years-eve-party-at-the-district-tickets-774025780947
New Years Eve Bash
When: 7 p.m., Dec. 31
Where: Flora-Bama Lounge and Package, 17401 Perdido Key Dr.
The Flora-Bama will be rocking in the new year with live music on all three stages, plus food, party favors, midnight champagne toasts, buffets and more. Presale tickets start at $75 per person.
More details: https://fb.me/e/4Ezp9MP5C
Coastal County New Year’s Eve Celebration
When: 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Dec. 31
Where: Coastal County Brewing Company, 3041 E. Olive Road
Coastal County Brewing Company will host a joyous New Year’s celebration complete with an assembly of gourmet charcuterie, a wide array of fresh sushi and nigiri from SushiLife Catering, succulent shrimp cocktail, an opulent selection of fresh fruits and veggies, house and specialty brews, live music from DJ Hunter and more. General admission, which includes draft brews, wine and food, starts at $85 with designated-driver entry featuring all-you-can-eat starts at $50.
More details: https://fb.me/e/4QSOK4ZQd
New Year’s Eve at Juana’s
When: 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Dec. 31
Where: Juana’s Pagodas and Sailors’ Grill, 1451 Navarre Beach Causeway, Navarre
Ring in the new year at Juana’s with live music and champagne toasts at midnight.
More details: https://fb.me/e/6pv75Z2fP
American Legion Post 382 Casino Royal New Years Eve Party
When: 6 p.m.-2 a.m., Dec. 31
Where: American Legion Post 382, 1850 Luneta St., Navarre
Come dressed in your semi-formal cocktail attire for a best dressed contest for men and women, capture memories with a photo booth, indulge in drink specials and enjoy live music with a special midnight toast and breakfast. Entry is free to members and $10 for non members.
More details: https://fb.me/e/52QoBL8pH
Locals Loyalty New Year’s Eve on the Beach with Horseshoe Kitty
When: 7-11 p.m., Dec. 31
Where: Casino Beach Bar & Grille, 41 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach
Celebrate the new year with live music from Horseshoe Kitty at Casino Beach Bar and Grille.
More details: https://fb.me/e/4NZtTe4ZJ
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Salt
When: 6 p.m., Dec. 31
Where: Salt Pensacola Beach, 12 Via de Luna Dr., Pensacola Beach
Salt is offering an exclusive tasting menu featuring four creative course with the option to add the perfect complement of fine wines and handcrafted cocktails topped off with a champagne toast at the end of the meal — all for $90 per guest and an additional $40 for the optional drink pairing.
The four course include soup or salad, appetizer, the main course and dessert. Here’s what could be for dinner:
Soup or salad:
Berbere spiced lentil soup and grilled pita with olive and garlic
Panzanella served on focaccia bread and olive oil vinaigrette
Appetizer
Lamb lollipops, guava glaze, parsnip and truffle puree
Madagascar shrimp with garlic, smoked paprika, harissa cream and olive oil, and crispy fried polenta cakes
Main
Ossobucco – slow roasted veal shanks in a rich tomato sauce served over fettuccine
Caldeirada – clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp, red snapper, saffron broth, potatoes, with garlic crostini
Peri, peri duck leg confit – peri-peri seasoned duck legs confit in extra virgin olive oil, patatas bravas with smoked paprika aioli, and braised collard greens
Dessert
Goat cheese cheesecake
Crema catalana
Poached pears
More details: https://bit.ly/SaltNYEDinner
Lily Hall New Year's Eve Soiree Under the Stars
When: Music starts at 8:30 p.m.Where: Lily Hall, 415 N Alcaniz st.
Lily Hall has a variety of options to celebrate the New Year including a three-course dinner at Brother Fox starting at $75 per person with option of $25 wine pairing. Live music by Steve Hall starts at 8:30 p.m.
Starter
Shrimp cocktail with Colossal Gulf shrimp and cocktail sauce
Wagyu Tartare featuring egg yolk gel, black truffle and crispy brioche
Main
Beef filet including truffle potato au gratin, wild mushroom and demi glace
Grouper Oscar featuring lump crab hollandaise, roasted asparagus and celery root puree
Dessert
Chocolate caramel mocha tort with chocolate milk crumb and gold flakes
Basque cheesecake with white chocolate mousse and burnt citrus
Rod Hamilton at The Grand Marlin
When: 7 p.m.-midnight, Dec. 31
Where: Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd.
Enjoy live music from Rod Hamilton while you ring in the New Year with dinner at The Grand Marlin.
More details: https://fb.me/e/gnJ8aFiaG
New Year’s Eve Bash at Paddy O’Leary’s Irish Pub
When: 9 p.m., Dec. 31
Where: Paddy O’Leary’s Irish Pub, 49 Via de Luna Dr., Pensacola Beach
Rock in the new year at Paddy O’Leary’s Irish Pub with Bad Juju.
More details: https://fb.me/e/aLG4W5jOP
Pensacola Beach New Year’s Eve Fireworks
When: Midnight, Jan. 1
Where: Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
At the stroke of midnight, keep your eyes to the skies as a dazzling light display will take place overlooking the Santa Rosa Sound from the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk.
More details: https://fb.me/e/1K2MvWSug
Jay Williams Band at Flounders
When: 7 p.m., Dec. 31
Where: Flounders Chowder House, 800 Quietwater Beach Road, Pensacola Beach
Have a family-friendly New Year’s celebration with the Jay Williams Band at Flounders.
More details: https://fb.me/e/1CZdZKkHy
Whiskey Joe’s Pensacola Beach New Year’s Eve Party
When: 6 p.m., Dec. 31
Where: Whiskey Joe’s Pensacola Beach on the Boardwalk, 400 Quietwater Beach Road, Suite 13
Dance the night away with a live DJ, complimentary champagne toasts, small bites and happy hour drink specials.
More details: https://fb.me/e/438kWPtP8
New Year’s Eve Bash at The Pointe
When: 7 p.m., Dec. 31
Where: The Pointe Gulf Breeze, 1255 Country Club Road, Gulf Breeze
Join The Pointe for an all-inclusive New Year’s Eve party that includes light hors d’oeuvres, party favors, guest DJ, dancing, midnight countdown and champagne toast. General admission is $45 and VIP access is $75.
More details: https://www.thepointegb.com/new-years-eve-bash
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: New Year's Eve events in Pensacola, Navarre: Parties, dinners, more
