New Year’s Eve in Tampa Bay is just around the corner and ready to go.

Here’s a look at events across the region on December 31 to celebrate the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025:

Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay

New Year’s Eve celebration

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m

Celebrate the start of 2025 with an unforgettable experience at Busch Gardens Christmas Town. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with twinkling lights, Christmas shows, specialty restaurants and exciting rides.

Glazer Children’s Museum

Countdown in the city center

9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m

Experience the fun on New Year’s Eve at Glazer Children’s Museum with countdowns, family play projects and celebrations throughout the day.

ZooTampa

New Year celebration

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m

Visit ZooTampa at Lowry Park for a fun-filled New Year’s celebration at Africa Circle! From 10am to 4pm, enjoy hourly countdowns, festive food, live DJ music, kid-friendly activities and exciting giveaways.

Jackson’s

New Year’s Eve celebration 2025

9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m

Welcome 2025 with an unforgettable evening at Jackson’s Bistro! The countdown is on and Jackson’s Bistro is preparing for the most exciting New Year’s Eve celebration in town!

Anchor works

New Year’s Eve with DJ Diesel (Shaq)

8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m

Celebrate the New Year in style at Armature Works’ Pier with DJ Diesel, aka Shaquille O’Neal, playing live! Enjoy breathtaking views of the Tampa skyline, dance the night away by the Hillsborough River, and ring in 2025 with an unforgettable fireworks display at midnight.

American Social

Clear night. Bright light.

9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m

From the perfect view of Tampa’s largest fireworks display to three indoor and outdoor DJs

JW Marriott

NYElectric® Tampa’s New Year’s Eve Party Countdown

8:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m

One of the largest New Year’s Eve celebrations takes place on Water Street. Attend JW Marriott’s NYElectric® 2025 New Year’s Eve party and enjoy 5 hours of open bar access and three of Florida’s best DJs

Epperson Lagoon

New Year’s Eve

9:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m

Epperson Lagoon is the place to celebrate this New Year’s Eve! Enjoy the live DJ from 9pm, take part in fun children’s activities and crafts and end the evening with a breathtaking fireworks display at midnight.

MOSI

Quantum countdown

9:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m

Celebrate the New Year at MOSI’s exciting adults-only celebration! At midnight, enjoy a complimentary champagne toast, treat yourself to liquid nitrogen ice cream, and enjoy live music from Ed John. Be amazed by Acrobellum’s acrobatic performance and enjoy food and drinks available for purchase at Zydeco Brew Werks.

Westshore Plaza

New Year’s Eve Latin dance party

9:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m

Start 2025 at WestShore Plaza with an unforgettable Latin dance party! Capture the night in the 360-degree video booth, dance to live music and DJ mixes, and enjoy the energetic countdown to midnight

Yacht spaceship

New Year’s Eve cruise

10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m

Say “bon voyage” to 2024 at Yacht StarShip’s New Year’s Eve celebration! Embark on a luxurious two-hour cruise with breathtaking views and enjoy an open bar, delicious appetizers, gourmet food stations and DJ entertainment.

Soho New Year’s Eve!

December 31 · 6pm – January 1, 2025 · 3am EST

A dual party experience between MacDinton’s and Grove Soho! Dress to impress in the All That Shimmers theme!

Grove Soho
406 South Howard Avenue Tampa, FL 33606

New Year’s Eve at the pier

8:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m

Spa Beach Park, St. Petersburg

Live DJs
Food vendors and games
Full bar

Light it up, Clearwater

Midnight fireworks on Clearwater Beach

Fireworks on Treasure Island

Midnight fireworks near Gulf Front Park

Tangerine Ball Drop

6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m

Water tower, downtown Brooksville
Live music
Food truck
VIP package available for $40 per person or $75 per couple

New Year’s celebration with Ludacris

8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m

The Cuban Club, Ybor City

21 and older; valid ID required
Live performance by rapper Ludacris
General admission: $99; VIP $149

Plant City Strawberry Drops

7:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m

Main Street of Plant City

“Giant Glowing Strawberry” will descend from the crane
Live music

Bradenton Alive New Year’s Eve celebration

8:00 p.m. – midnight

Downtown Bradenton

Live music
Food truck
Fireworks

New Year’s Eve at Waterside Place

6:00 p.m. – midnight

Island Cove Terrace, Lakewood Ranch

Live DJ
Food truck
Games and activities for all ages

Brighten up the new year

Starts at 4 p.m

Hamilton Rd., Dade City

Launch of the sky lantern at midnight
$45-$65 for adults, $12 for children ages 4-12 (free for children under 3)

Boogie Dance New Year celebration

8:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m

Rock & Brews, SR 56, Wesley Chapel

Live music
Champagne toast at midnight
General and VIP tickets are available ranging in price from $20 to $95

Fraternal Order of the Eagle

Leisure Ln., New Port Richey

Entry is at 5 p.m
Bar open from 7 p.m
Champagne toast at midnight

Lakeland’s New Year’s Eve Party

Black Swan Venue, E. Pine St.

Doors open at 9 p.m
All tickets include food and alcohol
Only from 21 years old
$20 general admission