PINELLAS COUNTY
First Night St. Petersburg
Saturday, Dec. 31 at 4 p.m.
Downtown St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg rings in the New Year with the 23rd annual alcohol-free event. There will be music, lights, dance, fire, bubbles, stories, creative fun and two fireworks displays. The first will be at 8 p.m. and the second at midnight. It's free to wander around, but you need a button to participate. Price: $10 adults, $5 children 6-12 in advance; $15 adults, $10 children 6-12 day of.
New Year's Eve Party at Shephard's
Saturday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
Shephard's Beach Resort, 619 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach
Shephard's counts down to 2017 with live music, a balloon drop, DJ, party favors and views of the Clearwater Beach fireworks display. Price: $25-$35 (21 and older only).
Light It Up Clearwater Beach
Saturday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.
Pier 60, Clearwater Beach
The Light it Up Clearwater Beach New Year's Eve 2016 celebration will feature Fireworks at Midnight and an evening fun for the family with restaurants, shops and activities throughout the beach. Price: Free.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
Rooftop Eve - Midnight in the Garden
Saturday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Top Floor (10th) Ft. Brooke Garage, 107 N. Franklin Street, Tampa
This year's party features a Brand New location on top of a 10-story tall roof in the heart of Downtown Tampa with stunning views of the skyline and amazing views of fireworks. The Rooftop Eve will be the 'highest' New Years Eve Party in the Southeast USA! Price: $150 presale, $175 advance, $200 regular, $225 at the door.
New Year's Eve at Busch Gardens
Saturday, Dec. 31 until 1 a.m.
Busch Gardens, Tampa
Join Busch Gardens for an awesome New Year’s Eve celebration with thrill rides, live music throughout the park and fireworks at Gwazi Field! Dive in the dark on Falcon’s Fury and join in on a park-wide countdown to the New Year. Event admission is included in ticket price.
Pied Piper's New Year's Eve 2017
Saturday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
Jackson's Waterfront Entertainment Complex, 601 South Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa
Start your New Year off with a boom! Every year, Jackson’s Nightclub is host to the most memorable fireworks display on New Year’s Eve in Tampa! Price: $55
Aqua-Eve
Saturday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa
Celebrate the New Year with live music at the Florida Aquarium; complimentary food, beer and wine, along with a champagne toast and a fireworks display at midnight. Cash bar available. The aquarium also offers a cruise around the harbor aboard the Bay Spirit II with a view of the fireworks from the water. Price: $100 - $130
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