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How to Ring in 2025 in Pensacola

Fireworks, Masquerades, Bounce Houses, Sober Cruises, Panty Drops and everything in between is being offered in Pensacola this New Year’s Eve. See below a list of events happening around town.

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Firework Show Pensacola Beach

Keep your eyes focused on the Pensacola Beach skies this New Year’s Eve for a free firework display along the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk. At Midnight, a dazzling light display, provided by the Pensacola Beach Chamber, the Santa Rosa Island Authority and the Escambia County Tourist Development Council, will take place overlooking the Santa Rosa Sound from the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk. Watch the show from the many Pensacola Beach bars including Red Fish Blue Fish who will be having their second annual New Years’s Eve Party.

Kazoo’s Rocking New Year’s Eve Party

For the first time in six years, Blue Wahoos Stadium will host “Kazoo’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Party,” an event on Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. that will feature renowned country music artist Jessie Ritter, inflatable games on the field and a fireworks show to culminate the night at 8 p.m. Admission is $5 per-person. The event features full access to the field and concourse areas. There will be food and beverages available for purchase at the storefront concession areas. The GoTeez Bait & Tackle team merchandise store will also be open selling special items.

Crabs Kids 12pm Ball Drop

Don’t want to keep the kids up past their bedtime on this special holiday? You don’t have to! We will be doing our very own version of a ball drop at noon instead of midnight. This event will be nothing short of fun with Cotton Candy, Mocktails, Live Entertainment, photo booth fun, and more!

Midnight Masquerade at Perfect Plain

Ring in 2025 with a decadent masquerade ball complete with an open bar (top shelf for VIPs!), burlesque performances by Trixie Minx, stilt walkers, live music, midnight balloon drop, and plenty of bubbly to go around. We’ve partnered with our friends at Kulture Kreated to bring you the BEST NYE party in Pensacola.

NYE Studio 54 NYE Party

Step into the New Year with a touch of class and a lot of style at Vinyl Music Hall’s Studio 54-themed party in downtown Pensacola. Inspired by the legendary nights of 1970s New York, this evening promises smooth beats, classic cocktails, and a vibe that’s effortlessly cool. The lights are low, the dance floor is waiting, and the atmosphere is dripping with that unmistakable mix of glam and edge. Whether you’re dressed in sleek velvet or shimmering sequins, you’ll fit right in. Celebrate 2025 with good music, great company, and a night to remember.

Panty Drop at Betty’s on Belmont

DJs, drag queens and a midnight panty drop will be going down at the new Betty’s on Belmont. Doors open at 8pm, $25 presale or $30 at the door. Hold on to your panties!

Sober Cruise 

Enjoy a relaxing Sober New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise around Little Sabine and stop enjoy a front-row mermazing view of the fireworks show. Departure is at 11:15 p.m. sharp!

Felix’s Rooftop Bash

Head up to the rooftop for a New Year’s Eve Bash and Fireworks Show over the water! Your $30 wristband gives you admission to the Area 3 Sky Bar, where we’ll have a DJ spinning tunes from 9pm ’til, Appetizer Buffet from 11pm-12:30am, drink specials, NYE party favors and a Champagne Toast at midnight.

New Year’s Day Polar Plunge at Paradise Bar and Grill

Need an exhilarating rush to help kick off your new year? Head to Pensacola Beach and plunge into the Santa Rosa Sound at the annual Polar Bear Plunge. Hosted by Paradise Inn / Bar & Grill, where nearly 1,000 dippers and spectators – many dressed in costume – flock to the beach to participate in this long-established tradition. Register in advance to secure your 2025 t-shirt or register onsite starting at noon.