If you stuffed yourself silly at Thanksgiving and regifted more presents than you can remember at Christmas, then get ready because the holidays are not quite over. That’s right, New Year’s Eve will be here soon and you can officially close out the holiday season at any one of these local events.
Mobile MoonPie Drop
The New Year is usually celebrated with fireworks, confetti and… MoonPie? Yes, not only do we throw this delicious treat from parade floats but we also drop it from a building on New Year’s Eve. Well, a 12-foot tall, 600 pound electronic version that hangs from the RSA Trustmark building in downtown Mobile. Revelers can grab a slice of the world’s largest MoonPie and enjoy the music of the second-line parades. Sister Sledge will serve as this year’s headliner for the event.
Reelin’ In The New Year Street Party – The Wharf
If watching an enormous MoonPie drop isn’t your thing, then head down to The Wharf in Orange Beach to see a giant marlin descend at midnight. This family friendly street party will feature plenty of food, music, games and activities for all ages. The party begins at 5:00 PM and finishes with a firework show.
Kids Confetti Drop – The Wharf
Afraid you and the kids won’t make it till midnight but still want in on the fun? The Wharf is also hosting a Kids Confetti Drop. Watch as confetti in an array of colors falls from the sky at noon on Main Street. An assortment of activities will be on site including face painting and a poodle show at 11:00 AM.
Fairhope New Year’s Eve Celebration
The picturesque town of Fairhope will hold its New Year’s Eve Celebration with a glorified downtown street party. Everyone is invited to ring in the New Year with live music, a DJ, face painting and of course, fireworks at the stroke of midnight. Various downtown restaurants will be open as well for those wanting nosh while waiting for the ball to drop.
New Year’s at The Grand
If you want your New Year’s Eve celebration to be a bit “extra” then visit The Grand in Point Clear for their lavish New Year’s Eve event. Celebrate in style with the hotel’s New Year’s Eve package which includes entertainment, a reception style dinner and party favors. Guests can revel in the balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight. This year’s entertainment includes Mr. BIG and The Rhythm Sisters.
LuLu’s Annual Noon Year’s Eve
Just because you ring in the New Year a bit earlier doesn’t mean you can’t have a good time. Lulu’s Annual Noon Year’s Eve Party celebrates the New Year more midday than midnight. This event has activities for both kids and adults including sand building contests, crafts and a beach ball drop at noon.
Ring in the New Year at any one of these fun and festive local events. From MoonPies to marlins you’ll be guaranteed a good time – Southern style.
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