Hello, 2024: Celebrate at these New Year’s Eve events in Central Florida

“Celebrate New Year’s Eve at WAVES Craft Bar and Kitchen! Join us for an exquisite Champagne, Steak, and Lobster Dinner at Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront’s WAVES Craft Bar and Kitchen. Reservations Required: Book your unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience at WAVES.opentable.com or call (321) 799-0003.”

“Your whole family can celebrate the new year without staying up past anyone’s bedtime! Noon Year’s Eve features a ball drop at noon and a complimentary sparkling juice toast. Enjoy crafts, games, and music as well.”

“7:30 pm-Social Hour with Klaus Kolb on piano. Three-hour open bar starts. 8:30 pm-Elegantly served dinner with floor show featuring the Swingtimers Vocal Trio. 9:30pm-12:30am-Dancing to the Fabulous Rock & Roll Revue!” Black tie suggested.

Price: Limited seats at $140

“Hotel Melby is the perfect venue to bid farewell to the old year and embrace the new one. With a lively atmosphere, great music, and fantastic company, this event promises to be a night to remember. Indulge in delicious food and drinks from our talented chefs and bartenders. Dance the night away to the beats of DJ Shane, who will keep the party going until the early hours of the morning.”

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“New Year’s Eve Hoe Down at Crossroads Tavern. Costume Extravaganza Party - Prizes for the best. Karaoke starts at 8pm”

“Join us New Year’s Eve for the surfboard drop and fireworks. Join us New Year’s Eve for the surfboard drop and fireworks.”

Veteran’s Park at 12 a.m.

“Say goodbye to 2023 as you dine and dance the night away. Enjoy a fabulous dinner, dancing to live entertainment and a champagne toast to ring in the New Year with family and friends. Reservations required. Please call Christine Losagio at 386.246.5676 or email [email protected] for reservations.”

Price: $76.00 Members $95.00 Guest $45.00 Children (Ages 4-12) Tax & Gratuity not included.

“Mission Resort + Club is the place to be this New Year’s Eve! Enjoy a decadent 5-course meal followed by dancing and champagne toast at midnight! Live Entertainment will have you dancing the night away. This is a Cocktail Attire Event.” Call 800-874-9053 to make reservations.

“Ring in the New Year with live music, food & beverages and a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Dora at midnight.”

Sunset Park from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

“Shine up your saddle shoes and get ready to jump jive n’ wail with Becky Baby and Swing Theory. Join us in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center for a celebration of Ocala history. The “Swing in to the New Year” Dance Social is a tribute to days gone by. Take a trip back in time to the 1940s when dances were a part of our local culture!”

Dance social: 8-10 p.m. If you don’t know how to swing dance, there is a pre-social dance lesson an hour before.

“Join us for an electrifying New Year’s Eve bash at the Orange Blossom Opry! The stage will come alive with the sensational Orange Blossom Opry Band, delivering their trademark mix of country, bluegrass, and classics. Special guests will make surprise appearances, adding to the excitement. Get ready to dance the night away and celebrate the arrival of the New Year with party favors, refreshments, a photo booth, and the famous Orange Blossom Opry Band.”

7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost varies.

“A New Year’s Eve Celebration taking place on Sunday, December 31st from 6pm-10pm.”

First Night is hosted throughout midtown Ocala/downtown Ocala at 10 various locations.

“Come celebrate ushering in the new year. An incredible evening curated with exceptional culinary masterpieces & experiences.”

6:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.

“When it comes to Ringing in the New Year in Orlando, there’s no better place to be than Downtown Orlando on Church Street overlooking the city skyline.”

Price: Free, but VIP options are available

“Ring in 2024 in Style! Winter Park’s Premier New Year’s Eve Party. Ring in 2024 James Bond Style.”

8:30 p.m. until 12:15 a.m.

“Bring the family for a Car Show, Live Music featuring “Groove Infusion,” Entertainment, and Free Fireworks at midnight.”

“We’re hosting an unforgettable celebration at Wales Pointe Saddle up, y’all!  Get ready to kick off the New Year with a bang at our Western-Themed New Year’s Party!  Dust off those cowboy boots and polish those spurs, because we’re bringing the Wild West to life right here in Lake Wales!Round up your posse and mosey on down to Wales Pointe for a night of rootin’ tootin’ fun and festivities.”

“Ring in 2024 in Style! Winter Park’s Premier New Year’s Eve Party. Ring in 2024 James Bond Style. . Dress up in your best 80′ attire and rock that mullet and big hair. Dance off and best costume contest. Champagne toast at midnight!”

“The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will host limited time slots to enjoy Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild.”

Price: $22.99 (Tickets must be purchased in advance online.)

“2024 New Year Party Fireworks Show at The Wildwood Community Center. Food trucks, music, family fun. Drinks for purchase for ages 21+, vendors, and more!”

“The biggest block party in Daytona Beach will ring in the New Year on Main Street! The A1A to Peninsula, section of Main Street will be closed to traffic and become pedestrian only.”