New Year’s Eve in Bay County rings in the year ahead with high-energy celebrations, waterfront fireworks, and festivities for every age. From family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve parties and daytime countdowns to glamorous Gatsby-style soirées, live music, rooftop bashes, and iconic ball drops, the area offers countless ways to celebrate. Whether you’re toasting with champagne, dancing into the night, or welcoming the New Year early with the kids, Bay County delivers a vibrant mix of fun, flair, and coastal excitement to close out the year in unforgettable style.
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New Year’s Eve Gatsby Party
December 31st, 2025
Saltwater Grill | Panama City Beach
Step back in time and ring in the New Year in roaring style at A Toast to the 20’s, Saltwater Grill’s glamorous New Year’s Eve Gatsby Party in Panama City Beach. Dress to impress in your best 1920s-inspired attire and enjoy a night filled with live entertainment, festive photo ops, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, custom cocktails, and a champagne toast at midnight. With $5 martinis all night and no cover charge, this bold and sparkling celebration is the perfect way to welcome the New Year in true Jazz Age fashion!
McGuire’s New Year’s Eve Party
December 31st, 2025
McGuires Irish Pub | Panama City Beach
Celebrate New Year’s Eve the McGuire’s way with live Irish tunes, festive cheer, and classic pub vibes. Enjoy Shamrocker Kelly playing crowd favorites, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and a gift card raffle with chances to win up to $500. With no cover charge and a lively atmosphere that keeps the celebration going past midnight, McGuire’s offers a fun, laid-back way to welcome the New Year surrounded by great music and good company!
Nothing Short of Pure New Year’s Eve Party
December 31st, 2025
Little Village | Panama City
Send off the year with good vibes and great music at Little Village’s New Year’s Eve celebration. Featuring local favorites NOTHING SHORT OF PURE, this laid-back party is all about positive energy, dancing, and ringing in the New Year surrounded by friends, music, and unforgettable coastal vibes!
New Year’s Eve Dress to Impress Party
December 31st, 2025
No Name Lounge & Bayside Bistro | Panama City
Ring in the New Year in style at the Dress to Impress New Year’s Eve Party at No Name Lounge and Bayside Bistro. This festive celebration features music, drink specials, great food, and stunning views of the fireworks over the bay, creating the perfect backdrop for a glamorous night out. VIP packages will be available and include party favors, hors d’oeuvres, and a champagne toast at midnight, making it an elevated way to welcome the year ahead!
New Year’s Softball Fest
December 27th- Jan 1st, 2025-2026
Frank Brown Park | Panama City Beach
Celebrate the end of the year with SoftballFest at Frank Brown Park, where teams from 10U through 18U can compete in a five-game guarantee tournament packed with excitement and camaraderie. Beyond the field, families can ring in the New Year at Pier Park’s annual Beach Ball Drop Party, combining championship softball with festive fun for all ages in a world-class beachside destination!
New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
December 31st, 2025
Pier Park | Panama City Beach
Ring in 2026, Real. Fun. Beach. style with Panama City Beach’s iconic New Year’s Eve celebration at Pier Park. The streets transform into a lively, pedestrian-only party filled with free live music, family-friendly entertainment, festive energy, and two sparkling Beach Ball Drops—one early for those who want to celebrate before bedtime and another at midnight for the full countdown experience. Thousands gather to enjoy fireworks, great vibes, and the unforgettable moment a glowing beach ball descends to welcome the new year. With the Gulf just steps away and all the excitement of Pier Park as your backdrop, there’s truly no better place to celebrate the start of 2026!