Make a date night out of the Tampa Bay area’s New Year’s events! Counting down to the new year, getting that midnight kiss, and watching fireworks together is the perfect way to start your new year off right. So, here are a few places were you can go to celebrate and see fireworks.
Want to celebrate NYE with some great parties and events? Here’s our list of Top Bay Area NYE Parties!
New info and dates are added as events for 2022 / 2023 are announced
Tampa NYE Fireworks
2022 New Year’s Eve Celebration at Busch Gardens
6pm – 1am
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with friends and family and indulge in some excitement at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Explore all of your Christmas Town favorites, enjoy thrill rides in the dark and catch the fireworks show with a fantastic soundtrack to ring in 2023!
Included with theme park admission
New Year’s Eve Countdown Beach Bash at Whiskey Joe’s Tampa
7pm – 12:30am
Ring in 2023 with a classic Beach Bash at Whiskey Joe’s Tampa on Rocky Point. This annual Beach Bash includes two stages with live music, complimentary champagne toast, midnight fireworks, ball drop, party favors and more. A reserved Palapa Package is available for parties of 6.
$25 per person in advance; $30 at the door and day of.
Armature Works 4th Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration
8pm – midnight (2022 Info TBA)
Armature Works’ annual NYE celebration features live music on the riverfront plus views of the best fireworks display in the city with downtown Tampa in the background. VIP Packages are available to upgrade your experience.
FREE Admission; VIP packages $100 per person (21+) and up and will include complimentary specialty cocktail plus private bar, complimentary champagne toast at midnight, party favors and photo ops, and private bathrooms.
M. Bird New Year’s Eve 2023
8pm – 2am
Enjoy rooftop views of the city’s most elaborate fireworks display, a live set by DJ Brian Ferrito and a champagne toast at midnight. 21+ only.
$75 per person. Table reservations are available.
American Social NYE 2023: A Tribute to The Jordan Year
9pm – 2am
American Social Tampa’s waterfront location makes it a prime viewing spot for downtown Tampa’s midnight fireworks show. Tickets include a complimentary champagne toast, select open bar from 9pm-1am, passed hors d’oeuvres, and three DJs inside and outside.
$165-265 per person.
Jackson’s Bistro New Year’s Eve 2022 Celebration
9pm – 2:30am (2022 Info TBA)
Tickets to this NYE celebration include prime viewing for Tampa’s midnight fireworks show, complimentary champagne toast at midnight, multiple party areas with Tampa DJs, party favors and more. VIP options available.
$55 per person and up.
Downtown Tampa: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise
10pm – 12:30am
Say “Bon Voyage” to 2022 on a Yacht StarShip New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise! This all-inclusive festive cruise is the best way to celebrate NYE on the water. tickets include a 2-hour cruise (with 30 minutes dockside afterward), open premium bar, hand passed hors d’oeuvres, gourmet food stations, carving stations, hand passed desserts, party favors, DJ entertainment and a champagne toast at midnight.
$149.95 per person. (21+ only)
Downtown Tampa: Pirate Water Taxi New Years Fireworks Cruise
11:30pm – 12:30am
Bring in the New Year on the water with a front row seat on the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise! Ring in the New Year on the water with a front row seat to downtown Tampa’s fireworks on Pirate Water Taxi’s New Year’s Eve Cruise! This 1-hour cruise includes a complimentary champagne toast, party favors and prime viewing of the fireworks. All ages welcome, but you must be 21+ with valid ID to drink.
$69.95 per person and up.
St. Pete & Clearwater NYE Fireworks
New info and dates are added as events for 2022 / 2023 are announced
Havana Nights New Year’s Eve 2023
8pm-1am
Head to Safety Harbor Resort and Spa to ring in 2023 Havana style! Tickets include welcome champagne, gourmet hors d’oeuvre flight, dinner buffet, gourmet dessert bar, 4-hour open gold bar, live band, champagne toast at midnight, professional photographer, and more! 21+ only
$259 per person/$2499 for a table of 10
First Night St. Pete 2022
Event begins at 4pm
Join the fun at First Night St. Pete’s Annual New Year’s Eve celebration of the Arts to ring in 2023! Performers range from musicians to dance and aerial performances to interactive art. Buttons get you access to 12 different venues. Two fireworks shows are planned – one at 8pm and the second at midnight. Fireworks viewing venues are North & South Straub Park – get there early to secure a good spot.
Button packages are $10 – $20 with VIP options available.
St. Pete: Enchanted Forest at The Canopy at The Birchwood
8pm – midnight
Ring in 2023 at The Canopy at the Birchwood during an Enchanted Rooftop party featuring a cocktail style reception, open bar, gourmet food stations, a live band, DJ, midnight champagne toast, and enchanting view of downtown St. Pete Fireworks.
$185 per person.
Looking for more holiday ideas?
- Here’s the 411 on great Holiday Events in Tampa Clearwater & St Pete
- Celebrating NYE in Orlando? Check out Orlando Date Night Guide’s NYE Events Guide!
- Related: The Ultimate Gasparilla Guide – stay tuned for updated 2023 info!
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