Where to spend New Year's in South Florida
With 2025 wrapping up, South Florida knows how to end the year with a bang.
Here is a list of free events that you can go to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Broward and Miami-Dade counties:
Miami-Dade Events
The Countdown Miami at Bayfront
If a night full of music and party is what you are looking for, make no mistake and check out The Countdown Miami at Bayfront Park.
With doors opening at 5 p.m., the free event has a variety of food & drinks, music artists that you don’t want to miss, and a fireworks show as the clock strikes midnight.
Live music entertainment includes artists: Nicky Jam, Marshmello, Flo Rida, Gente de Zona, and Toño Rosario.
Although the event is free, there are VIP options for some premium experiences, private bars, and exclusive viewing areas.
Learn more on the event’s website, CLICK HERE.
Price: Free.
Location: 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Orchestra Miami’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
A 42-piece Grammy-nominated orchestra will perform in Miami Beach’s New Year’s Eve celebration for a free, family-friendly concert.
Alongside the orchestra, special guest PALO!, will be playing with their Cuban salsa and Latin jazz symphony.
The live music entertainment starts at 8 p.m. and runs all the way to midnight, right before a spectacular fireworks display.
More information on the event, CLICK HERE.
Price: Free (Premium tickets available)
Location: 2100 Collins Ave. east of Collins Ave on the sand, between 21st and 22nd Streets, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Broward Events
Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown
This free street festival is sure to be full of fun and excitement as you prepare yourself to watch the lighted anchor drop at midnight.
Starting at 4:30 p.m., expect kid-friendly fun with plenty of activities, such as bounce houses, face painting, and a special countdown for the kids at 6:55 p.m.
As night begins to fall, the party for adults begins with live music featuring American singer Phillip Phillips.
For detailed information on parking and more, CLICK HERE.
Price: Free
Location: SW 2nd Street and SW 5th Avenue
Miramar New Years Eve – Countdown to 2026!
A party at the Miramar Regional Park will bring in the new year with a fireworks show at midnight.
Hosted by Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers, an early New Year’s Eve ball-drop event for the kids will start at noon and begin the countdown at 4:50 p.m.
After 9 p.m. is when you can have a night of fun with food vendors and fireworks at midnight.
Make sure to bring lawn chairs and blankets!
Price: $10 parking. Entry is free.
Location: Miramar Regional Park Baseball Field, 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL, 33027
Miramar – NYE SADE Affair Experience
For a more premium experience at the Miramar Regional Park, you can pay for a ticket that includes a three-course curated meal, two alcoholic beverages, a champagne toast, and a fireworks experience.
This event also acts as a fundraising event dedicated to launching a mobile medical clinic to serve communities across Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa.
Buy tickets HERE.
Price: $250 for two people admission and $150 for one person.
Location: Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater, 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL, 3302
