Champagne glasses clinking on New Year's Eve in Destin FL.

5 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Destin FL

Published on December 28, 2015 On Happenings in Destin, Florida

This year has flown by, and now you are ready to celebrate all the great things that this year has provided you. You are looking for a new and exciting place to celebrate New Year’s Eve and now you have found it. Destin, Florida is an amazing place to visit, no matter what time of the year it is. What makes Destin so great, is that it may be snowing at home, but in Destin it will still feel like a spring day. Don’t worry, there are also many great ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Destin FL! Here are five of the best options:

1. New Year’s Eve Street Party at HarborWalk Village

Dine, drink, and dance your way into the new year at the HarborWalk Village. You can enjoy live music in the restaurants throughout the Village, as well as on the HarborWalk Village Main Stage. At midnight, there will be an Annual Ball Drop over Destin Harbor and an incredible fireworks display.

2. Baytowne Countdown

If you will be spending New Year’s Eve in Destin FL, you need to check out the Village of Baytowne Wharf. The Village’s end-of-the-year celebration is not one to miss! You can dance the night away and enjoy breathtaking fireworks at midnight. Restaurants throughout the Village will feature drink specials and live music, and you can enjoy live entertainment at the Events Plaza until 1 a.m.

3. Seaside Countdown

The Seaside Countdown is a great celebration to close out the year. This event features live music from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. At this party, you can celebrate New Year’s Eve in Destin FL by watching street performers and taking in gorgeous fireworks at midnight for a magical experience.

4. SunQuest New Year’s Eve Cruise

Maybe you are looking for an elegant and relaxing environment to help you enjoy your New Year’s Eve in Destin FL. The SunQuest New Year’s Eve Cruise is just the way to do it. By stepping aboard this yacht, you will experience a memorable evening that includes a 5-course seated dinner, live entertainment, fireworks, party favors, and a champagne toast. Then at midnight, the sky will illuminate with a fireworks show.

5. Private Celebration

Another great way to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Destin FL is to have a romantic private celebration right at our beachfront hotel in Destin. Take a soak in the whirlpool tub, or just admire the beautiful night sky from a room with a balcony that looks over the Gulf of Mexico. Then at the stroke of midnight, you can watch the ball drop on TV and make a private champagne toast with your loved one.

To start planning your New Year’s Eve in Destin FL, book our Destin beachfront hotel today!