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Here Are the Best New Year’s Celebrations Across the Country

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Dec 27, 2019 2:00 pm·

By Life & Style Staff

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New Year’s Eve is so close we can almost feel the confetti, and you might be wondering, “Where is the best New Year’s celebration near me?” Well, we’ve done the research, found all of the best New Year’s parades, fireworks and more across the entire country, and collected them all here for you! If you’re looking to say goodbye to 2019 and hello to 2020 with a big bash, there are a ton of fabulous club parties to ring in the new year. And if you’re toting little ones around, be sure you check out our list of fun child-friendly parades. With some of America’s biggest cities on this list, we’re sure you won’t be let down when it comes to parading and partying into the next year. Scroll through the galleries below to get all of the details.

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1. New York City

What it is: Times Square Ball Drop

Date: Dec. 31, 2019

Location: 1 Times Square, New York, NY 10036

Time: 7 p.m. until late (arrive sooner!)

There is no ball drop more iconic than the one in NYC. Although many people avoid it because of the massive crowd, experiencing it at least once is a must. The entire day is filled with activities and your energy will definitely carry you all the way until midnight! If you plan to view the ball drop from the streets, give yourself plenty of hours (yes, hours) in advance to find a spot. We highly recommend watching from inside so you’re cozy and have plenty of champagne. Restaurants like T.G.I. Friday’s and Chevy’s, and hotels like the Premier Hotel NY and Marriott Marquis have tickets so you can enjoy ringing in the New Year with food, friends, and heaters!

More info here.

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2. Los Angeles

What it is: Rose Parade

Date: Jan. 1, 2020

Location: Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasedena, CA 91104

Time: 8 a.m. until late

The New Year brings a lot more than a new calendar number, especially for sports fans. The first of the month also kicks off a handful of football bowls to finish out the season. So whether you’re geared up to root for your favorite team, looking for a parade to ring in the New Year, or both, the Rose Parade is your happy medium. Not only will every float look fabulous, but according to the Los Angeles Times, 18 million flowers are used to create the decorations and designs in the parade. Soak up the sights and scents by purchasing tickets for seats in the grandstands or pulling up a chair to watch streetside for free.

More info here.

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3. Chicago

What it is: Navy Pier New Year’s 2020

Date: Dec. 31, 2019

Location: Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611

Time: 10 a.m. until late

Who wouldn’t want to spend New Year’s Eve in Margaritaville? The restaurants and businesses lining the shore of Lake Michigan are the perfect spots for wining and dining during the countdown — including Margaritaville. Festivities start at 10 a.m. and you can even purchase tickets for a dinner cruise to view the rest of the night’s surprises. A bright, glittering firework show will begin at midnight to finish off your night (or start it). The bars and parties certainly won’t be quiet that night!

More info here.

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4. Houston

What it is: Children’s New Year’s Noon Bash & Parade

Date: Dec. 31, 2019

Location: Children’s Museum of Houston 1500 Binz St., Houston, TX 77004

Time: 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., doors at 9 a.m.

Going out or staying up until midnight isn’t easy for kids, enter the solution: the New Year’s Noon parade in Houston. Those crazy late-night hours can be reserved for you and your boo once the babysitter arrives, and you’ll be happy knowing the little ones had a blast ringing in the new year too. On top of the parade, there are party hat-making stations and even an after-party with a DJ and dancing.

More info here.

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5. Philadelphia

What it is: The Mummer’s Parade

Date: Jan. 1, 2020

Location: S. Broad Street and S. Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Time: 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

If you’re looking for a wild time outside of the clubs and countdowns, the Mummer’s Parade will definitely fill that need for you. We can promise you that this funky combo of drag queens, over-the-top costumes, and enough noise and color to satisfy you for the rest of the year will be nothing like you’ve ever seen. The Mummers split into four categories and do everything from strut their stuff in outfits they’ve worked on all year, to play a whole host of instruments. Kind of confused? So are we, but it doesn’t have to make too much sense to admire the chaos and drool over the fab costumes.

More info here.

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6. San Antonio

What it is: Celebrate San Antonio

Date: Dec. 31, 2019

Location: Hemisfair Park 434 S Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205

Time: 6 p.m. until late

Everything’s bigger in Texas, and this rings true even with their New Year’s parties! This event is similar to a fair and has the nostalgic carnival rides and delicious fried festival foods everyone secretly loves. Three stages will pump you up with music from DJs and live bands to keep you going through the night. A gigantic fireworks show will be an exciting way to literally enter 2020 with a bang.

More info here.

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7. Boston

What it is: First Night Boston

Date: Dec. 31, 2019-Jan. 1, 2020

Location: Copley Square and Back Bay, Boston, MA 02111

Time: Dec. 31, 2019 11:50 a.m. until late;

This event is perfect for both adults and families. The first fireworks show is at 7 p.m. and is perfect for families with little ones who can’t keep their eyes open until midnight. Ice sculptures will be on display at several different locations around Boston Common, and a parade will kick off the night at 6 p.m. Local performers will be headlining free shows across the city. Head home after the super sparkly firework show at midnight.

More info here.

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Jacksonville florida harbor light parade

8. Jacksonville

What it is: Jacksonville New Year’s Eve Fireworks

Date: Dec. 31, 2019

Location: 1001 Museum Cir Jacksonville, Florida 32207

Time: 7:30 p.m. until late

Grab your girls and a piping hot cup of coffee (or buttered rum) to watch the mindblowing fireworks over the river. They definitely won’t disappoint!

More info here.

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9. Las Vegas

What it is: America’s Party: Las Vegas New Year 2020

Date: Dec. 31, 2019

Location: Citywide – The Strip

Time: 9 p.m – 1 a.m.

What better way to party into the new year than in the City of Sin? Las Vegas hosts a massive bash every New Year’s Eve, and 2020 will be no different. The fireworks show can be viewed from hotel rooftop parties across the Strip, and what makes it special is that the pyrotechnics launch from multiple locations, making it a 360 experience!

More info here.

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