New Year's Eve events in Tampa Bay

Are you looking to ring in the New Year in a unique or special way? Here are some of the many events going on in our area for you to choose from. Have a safe and happy New Year from all of us at 10 News!

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Outback Bowl New Year's Eve Parade

• Starting at 5:30 pm along 7^th Avenue in Ybor City
• No coolers, glass containers, or open alcohol is allowed
• Cost is free

Florida Aquarium News Year's Aqua Eve

• From 9 pm until 1 am at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa
• No one under 21 will be allowed
• General admission tickets are $130 and include aquarium access, food and drink samples, fireworks show, and champagne toast at midnight

New Year's Eve at Busch Gardens

• 10165 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa
• Open 9 am December 31 until 1 am January 1
• Celebration is included with park admission
• Price: Single-park, single day admission is $89.99

Kids' New Year's Party at Legoland

• One Legoland Way, Winter Haven
• Park is open from 10 am until 8 pm
• They will drop a giant LEGO brick as they count down to 2018 at the kid-friendly time of 8 p.m., followed by our biggest fireworks show of the year
• Price: Single-day admission is $79.99 for adults; $73.99 for children and seniors

Noon Year's Eve Celebration at Sky Zone

• Begins at 11 am 10137 E. Adamo Dr., Tampa
• Child friendly

First Night St. Petersburg

• Starting at 4 pm in Downtown St. Petersburg at Sundial and The Pier
• No alcohol; music , drama, games , comedy, lights, dance, fire, bubbles, stories, creative fun, fireworks, and more!
• Price: $15 adults, $10 children 6-12

FIREWORKS:

Light Up Tampa Bay

Moved to Fort Brook Park this year

Alcohol free, family friendly

Fireworks begin at midnight

First Night St. Petersburg

Downtown St. Petersburg at Spa Beach Park

Fireworks begin at midnight

Busch Gardens

Fireworks begin at midnight

Clearwater Beach Fireworks

Fireworks begin at midnight at the beach

Apollo Beach New Year's Eve Fireworks

Fireworks begin at midnight at the beach

PARTIES:

Many clubs around the area are hosting their own party. Tickets are available for purchase for the following locations.

• 81Bay Brewing Company, 4465 W. Gandy #600, Tampa (family friendly)
• A La Carte Pavilion, 4050 Dana Shores Dr., #B, Tampa
• Aloft Tampa Downtown Hotel, 100 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa
• Beach Bar & Restaurant, 7700 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa
• Bilmar Beach Resort, 10650 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island
• Birchwood, 340 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg
• Blind Goat Food & Drink Company, 4106 Henderson Blvd., Tampa
• Bradley's on 7^th, 1510 E. 7^th Ave., Tampa
• Brass Mug, 1450 Skipper Rd., Tampa
• Brass Tap - Trinity, 10700 State Road 54, Trinity
• Byblos Café, 2832 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa
• Circles Waterfront Restaurant, 1212 Apollo Beach Blvd., Apollo Beach
• Club Prana, 1619 E. 7^th Avenue, Tampa
• Coliseum, 535 4^th Ave. N, St. Petersburg
• Cricketers Pub, 2634 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin
• Don Cesar's Beach-Rowe Bar, 3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach
• Dunedin Brewery, 937 Douglas Ave., Dunedin
• Gaspar's Grotto, 1805 E. 7^th Ave., Tampa
• Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd South, Gulfport
• Hideaway, 2454 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater
• International Beer Garten, 16540 Pointe Village Dr., Ste 102, Lutz
• Irish Kelly's, 734 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs
• Jimmy's Crow's Nest, 101 Coronado Dr., Clearwater Beach
• Kennedy Soho, 2408 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa
• Mastry's Bar & Grill, 233 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
• Paradise Lakes Resort, 2001 Paradise Lakes Blvd., Lutz
• Refinery, 5137 N. Florida Ave., Tampa
• Rooftop Eve, 107 N. Franklin St., Tampa
• Round Up Tampa, 10051 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa
• Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, 105 N. Bayshore Dr., Safety Harbor
• Seminole Heights City Wine Bar, 6703 N. Florida Ave., Tampa
• Shephard's New Year's Party, 619 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater
• Sir Winston Cruises, Vinoy Basin, 2^nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg
• T Pepin Center, 4121 N. 50^th St., Tampa
• Tampa Bay Friends at the Verizon Event Center, 8718 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey
• Tampa Bay Brewing Company, Westchase, 13937 Monroes Business Park, Tampa
• TopGolf, 10690 Palm River Road, Tampa
• Tradewinds Island Resorts, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach
• Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, 100 Coronado Dr., Clearwater Beach
• Yacht Starship Cruise, Tampa and Clearwater locations

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