Whether you're planning to ring in 2016 with or without the kiddos, South Florida offers plenty of fun things to do for New Year's Eve!
It's not too late to start planning, as dozens of events - both kid-friendly and more aimed toward the grownups - are planned throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach counties.
(Of course, staying in the house and watching the ball drop from the comfort of your living room is fun too!)
Here are just a few options we've rounded up!
Broward
Billy Joel New Year's Eve
The Piano Man comes to the BB&T center, bringing a little "New York State of Mind" to Broward County! Concert starts at 9:30 p.m. Visit Ticketmaster for more information.
New Year's Eve Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Join tens of thousands of revelers for this FREE, 11-hour street festival! Activities kick off at 4:30 p.m. There's a mini-countdown at 7 p.m. for the kids, leading up midnight when they'll drop a $25,000, 20-foot-tall anchor to symbolize the city's nautical heritage and its unofficial title as the "Yachting Capital of the World." The fun goes down in the thriving Himmarshee Village at Southwest Second Street and Southwest Fifth Avenue in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Visit fortlauderdale.gov for more.
Grateful Dead Tribute at Revolution Live
Crazy Fingers performs a special New Year’s Eve set of Grateful Dead favorites, plus enjoy special guest Unlimited Devotion. Starts at 8:30 p.m., at Revolution Live, located at 200 West Broward Boulevard. Purchase tickets at jointherevolution.net, $20 advance, $30 on Thursday.
Monroe
Key West New Year's Under the Stars
In the mood for burlesque? Enjoy four hour open premium bar, a midnight champagne toast, table seating and a bevy of burlesque beauties at Kelly's Caribbean in the Garden, located at 310 Whitehead Street in Key West. Click here for tickets and info.
23rd Annual Conch Shell Drop at Sloppy Joe's
Join the party on Duval Street with the annual dropping of the conch shell on the roof of Sloppy Joe's! Anticipate a balloon drop and party favors at midnight. Get more info here.
Sushi's Red Shoe Drop and Wedding
For 17 years, Sushi (aka famed female impersonator Gary Marion) has entertained crowds with her annual supersized red high-heel shoe midnight drop at the Bourbon Street Pub on Duval Street. This year will be extra special, as Sushi will wed her longtime partner about 90 minutes before the ceremony in one of the final LGBT weddings of 2015. Visit Bourbon Street Pub for more info.
Miami-Dade
Pitbull's New Year's Revolution at Bayfront Park
Bring in the new year with Mr. 305! Pitbull will be hosting this free party at Bayfront Park in conjunction with the Norwegian Worldwide Food & Wine Party. The free, but ticketed, event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. for VIP seating, with the real party starting at 8 p.m. Other guests include Puff Daddy, Shawn Mendes and Earth, Wind & Fire. Click here for more info and to grab tickets.
New Year's Eve at The Biltmore for Kids and Adults
The Biltmore in Coral Gables is planning a "Neverland Bash" for the younger set, along with a ballroom dance and midnight champagne toast for the adults! The children's party will wrap up at 11:30 p.m. just in time for the kids to join the adults for fireworks on the terrace! The Biltmore is located at 200 Anastasia Avenue in Coral Gables. Call (305) 913-3246 for ticket pricing information.
The Weeknd and Kygo at the Fontainebleau
Join "The Hills" singer, alongside Norwegian DJ Kygo for this New Year's Eve poolside party! Tickets start at $325. Visit flavorus.com for details and ticket info.
Local
Palm Beach
Rock the Block Party
Boca Raton will welcome thousands at their third annual street festival. They have several ticket options, all of which include unlimited street-side access to the Kids Carnival area, deluxe open bar and the entertainment stage all-night-long. General admission starts at $91.27 for kids, $130.38 for teens and $149.94 for adults. Get tickets here.
1st Night Delray Beach
This family-friendly gathering features a dance party, food trucks, movies and a 100ft. Christmas Tree! Wristbands are $10 in advance and $15 on Thursday, buttons are $15 in advance and $20 on Thursday. Both wristbands and buttons serve addmittance to activities. Children under 3 are admitted to First Night for free. Activities will run 5pm-12am. For more information, go to visitdelraybeach.org.
Noon Year's Eve at Palm Beach Zoo
For the little ones, ring in 2016 with furry friends at the Palm Beach Zoo! The event is included with normal zoo admission, and features a children's dance party, an apple juice toast and "ball" drop at noon fit for children of all ages! Activities will run from 11am - 1pm. Visit palmbeachzoo.org for more information.
As a reminder, AAA is offering free "tipsy tow" service through its Tow to Go program. To help you get home safely from your New Year's Eve and New Year's Day festivities, the confidential and free service will tow you and your vehicle as long as the destination is within a 10-mile radius.
You do not need to be a AAA member, but the service is based on the availability of tow truck drivers so plan ahead as New Year's Eve is one of their busiest nights of the year.
Did we miss a special New Year's Eve event in your town or city? Tweet us at @nbc6 and we'll add yours!
Happy New Year!
