New Year’s Eve Events Near Navarre-Where to Ring in 2025

December 6, 2024

New Year's Eve Parties in Navarre

Ready to close out 2024 and welcome 2025 with style, fun, and fireworks? Whether you’re craving a fancy dinner, a glamorous gala, or a laid-back night under the stars, Navarre and the surrounding areas have something for everyone this New Year’s Eve. From indulgent multi-course meals to lively parties with champagne toasts, this guide is your go-to resource for celebrating in the Gulf Coast.

New Years Eve Centennial Celebration
Windjammers by the Pier, Navarre Beach
8:30 am to 12:30 am.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 and Navarre’s Centennial Celebration with a family-friendly beachside bash! Enjoy live music from Tribe Zion (8:30 PM – 12:30 AM), mouthwatering menus throughout the day, and Navarre’s first-ever Fireworks & and a ‘Times Square’ style illuminated Turtle Drop at midnight! Wristbands will be distributed starting at 8:30 PM for a fun, safe celebration. Don’t miss the great food, good vibes, and fireworks to ring in the new year!

Beach House Social: Fireworks & Chill
At Springhill Suites, Navarre Beach
5:00 pm to midnight

No tickets, no fuss—just good vibes at Beach House Social. Start your evening with their regular dinner menu (5–10 PM), cozy up by the fire pits for prime fireworks views, and enjoy live music from a local guitarist. Late-night happy hour kicks off at 9 PM with bites and handcrafted cocktails to keep the celebration going.

Reservations recommended via OpenTable or (850) 684-6036.

New Year's Eve Fancy Dinners

Waves of Celebration: An Exclusive Culinary & New Year’s Experience
Windjammers on the Pier, Navarre Beach
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Ring in 2025 with great food, good vibes, and an unforgettable evening at Windjammers! This special limited-seating celebration (only 50 spots!) featuresChef Andrew Suthers’ specially curated 3-course menu. You’ll start with a Roasted Pepper Bisque, then choose between a Pistachio-crusted Halibut or a classic Beef Wellington. End on a sweet note with a decadent Kentucky Bourbon Bread Pudding. 🍽️

Bonus perks: 15% off drinks all night, live music by Tribe Zion, exclusive pier access, and fireworks with the Turtle Drop at midnight. 🎆 Proceeds benefit the Pink Pirates Organization, so you can toast to 2025 and a good cause.

🎟️ Tickets: $75 per person. Don’t wait—reserve your spot now!

New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise with Sunquest Cruises
Baytowne Marina, Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, Miramar Beach
8330 Mike Hayes Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL
8 PM–12:30 AM

Why ring in the new year on land when you can do it on a yacht? 🛥️ This adults-only (21+) dinner cruise aboard the 125’ Solaris Yacht is the epitome of New Year’s Eve elegance. Enjoy a four-course plated dinner, live entertainment, party favors, and a midnight champagne toast—all with fireworks lighting up the open-air Sky Deck.

The yacht departs from Baytowne Marina at Sandestin, so skip the beach crowds and enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience. Just don’t forget to book your tickets—reservations are required, and space is limited!

🎟️ Tickets: Reserve online Reserve online here or call 850-650-2519. 72-hour cancellation policy applies.

New Year’s Eve Dinner at Seville Quarter
130 E Government St, Pensacola

Best value I’ve seen so far! A four course meal in the opulent Palace Cafe where Chef Jason has promised to tantalize your taste buds. $70 per person AND includes complimentary admission to Seville Quarter’s New Year’s Eve Party with live music and dancing. Make your reservation at 850-434-6211.

New Year’s Eve Dinner at Salt
12 Via de Luna Dr., Gulf Breeze

Exclusive tasting menu featuring 4 creative courses for $90. Optional fine wine and handcrafted cocktail pairing for $40. Seating starts at 6 pm. Make your reservation at OpenTable: https://bit.ly/SaltNYEDinner

New Year’s Eve at Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar
400 Quietwater Beach Rd, Gulf Breeze

Five course mouthwatering menu and complimentary glass of red or white wine for $100. Live music by Cavair. Dinner guests get FREE admission to Felix’s rooftop NYE bash and fireworks show with appetizer buffet at 11 pm and champagne toast at midnight. Reserve your tickets at eventbrite.

Ring in 2024 at Restaurant IRON
22 N Palafox St., Pensacola

Five course tasting menu from chef Alex McPhail for $175. Optional wine or cocktail pairing with each course for an additional $50. Seating times are 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Reservations strongly recommended, call 850-476-7776.

New Year’s Eve at Bonsai
12 Via de Luna Dr., Gulf Breeze

Specially crafted 6 course menu for $175. Optional wine pairing and craft cocktails for an additional $60. Make your reservation at OpenTable: https://bit.ly/BonsaiNYEDinner

Special room rate offered to NYE attendees by Hilton

New Year's Eve Parties Beyond Navarre

Ring in the New Year at The Pointe
1255 Country Club Rd., Gulf Breeze
8:00 pm to midnight

Dance, toast, and celebrate at this elegant NYE bash featuring a guest DJ, hors d’oeuvres, and a champagne toast. Want to level up? VIP access includes a private cocktail bar, reserved seating, a bottle of bubbly, and an exclusive dance floor.

🎟️ Tickets:

General Admission: $49.95
VIP Access: $79.95 (includes premium perks)
Tickets available online at The Pointe NYE Bash.
Cocktail attire suggested.

Hooray for Hollywood: An Award-Winning NYE Party
The District: Seville Steak & Seafood, Pensacola
8:00 pm to 1 am

Channel your inner star at this Hollywood-inspired bash. Enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, one free signature cocktail, and a champagne toast at midnight. Plus, snag an exclusive 2025 Seville Quarter Membership Card for more future fun.

🎟️ Tickets: $125 per person (+ tax & fees). Must be 21+ to attend.
Dress Code: Glamorous, movie-star chic.

Dress it UP! New Year's Eve Galas

American Legion Post 382 Black & White New Year’s Eve Ball
1850 Luneta St, Navarre, FL
6 pm to 1:30 am

Get ready to glam it up—your way! Whether you’re rocking formal black-and-white attire or keeping it casual in black jeans and a white tee, this gala has something for everyone. Highlights include a live band, drink specials, a photo booth, a midnight champagne toast, and breakfast to keep you fueled after the countdown.

🎟️ Tickets:

Members: Free
Non-members: $15 (all proceeds benefit the Jayce Regis Scholarship Fund)
Pick up your tickets at the bar, scan the QR code, or grab them at the door.

Kid Friendly Daytime New Year's Party

Looking for a bedtime friendly fireworks display to take the kids to? Harborwalk Village has an 8 pm Fireworks show as well as a midnight show, and it’s FREE.

Noon Year’s Eve at HarborWalk Village

Start your New Year’s celebrations early with a family-friendly bash at HarborWalk Village in Destin! From 11 AM to 2 PM, enjoy a fun-packed morning filled with:
🎨 Free Kids’ Crafts & Activities – Including stilt walkers, a scavenger hunt, and a DJ Dance Party on the lawn.
🍹 Signature Mocktails & Cocktails – Sample creative drinks from sponsors by the main stage.
🎆 Noon Fireworks – A spectacular smoke-show firework display over the Destin Harbor!

Bring the whole family for a lively morning that’s all about making memories. Free on-site parking is available, so come early and start 2025 off right!

LuLu’s Annual Noon Year’s Eve Party

Kick off the New Year with the kiddos at LuLu’s in Destin for their Annual Noon Year’s Eve Party on Tuesday, December 31, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
🎨 Face Painting & Crafts
🎶 Captain Davy’s Music & Magic Show
🎆 Kid-Safe ‘Fireworks’ & Beach Ball Drop
It’s a morning filled with non-stop fun and excitement on the sandy beach. This event is perfect for families looking to celebrate early with a countdown to Noon!

Noon Year’s Eve Balloon Bash at Fort SK8 Family Fun Center

When: December 31, 2024 | Two sessions: 10 AM–1 PM or 2 PM–5 PM
Looking for the ultimate family-friendly New Year’s bash? Fort SK8 Family Fun Center in Fort Walton Beach is hosting their Noon Year’s Eve Balloon Bash, featuring:
🛼 Skating, Playground, and Arcade Fun
🎈 Balloon Drop & Games
🎁 Prizes & Giveaways
🍴 Lunch Specials
✨ Plus, meet your favorite characters!

Tickets must be purchased online in advance, and everyone attending requires a ticket. Reserve your spot for this epic celebration at fortsk8.com.

Kid-Friendly New Year’s at Splash City Adventures

Celebrate New Year’s early with a family-friendly party at Splash City Adventures in Pensacola! From 11 AM to 4 PM, enjoy:
🚗 Go-Karts & Mini-Golf
🎤 Karaoke
🎆 Ball Drop & Sparkling Grape Juice Toast at 1 PM
🎁 Raffles & Prizes

Tickets are $19.99 per person unless you have a “Golden Ticket” season pass, which gets you in for free and automatically enters you for prize giveaways. Advance purchase recommended for a day of festive fun for the whole family.

New Year's Eve Fireworks Displays

Looking for a free fireworks show? Anywhere you can see the sky overlooking the Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, you can catch a free Fireworks display. Or head out to Destin and HarborWalk Village where they will have two shows, one at 8 pm and one at midnight. HarborWalk Village will also have live music from Strange Boy and the New Royals.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks on Pensacola Beach

Welcome 2025 with a dazzling fireworks display over Pensacola Beach! At midnight, fireworks sponsored by Escambia County will light up the skies above Santa Rosa Sound. You can catch the show from Quietwater Beach, the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, or even on the water with a dolphin cruise. It’s the perfect way to toast to a new year by the beach!

Fireworks Viewing at The Soundside Waterfront Bar

Ring in the New Year with stunning waterfront views at The Soundside Waterfront Bar in Fort Walton Beach! Sip on fancy cocktails (on special for the evening) while taking in the fireworks from this incredible waterfront spot. It’s a cozy and elegant way to welcome 2025!

New Year’s Eve Grande Celebration at HarborWalk Village

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a bang at HarborWalk Village in Destin! This free event kicks off with live entertainment and ends with fireworks and a ball drop at midnight.

🎶 7:00 PM | Stranger Boy
🎆 8:00 PM | Fireworks
🎶 9:30 PM | The New Royals
🎆 MIDNIGHT | Fireworks & Ball Drop

Dance the night away and enjoy the festive atmosphere as you ring in 2025 on the beautiful Destin Harbor!