Miami rings in 2024 with Big Orange, fireworks and music
MIAMI -- Thousands of people gathered at Bayfront Park in Miami Sunday night to welcome in a new year under clear skies and seasonably cooler air that was a brisk change for many of the South Florida revelers.
Nearly three dozen musical artists performed during the countdown to 2024 at the city park, located at 301 Biscayne Blvd., including Willy Chirino, Arturo Sandoval, Albita, Álvaro Tadeo, Amaury Gutiérrez, Andrea Pousa and Aymée Nuviola.
A fireworks show began at midnight and lasted for several minutes, after festival goers at the park witnessed the return of "Big Orange," the 35-foot, 2,000-pound LED sculpture that rose to the top of the InterContinental Hotel as the old year gave way to the new.
In Miami Beach, the Fontainebleau -- known for grand New Year's Eve celebrations -- welcomed hip hop star Cardi B and DJ/producer Gryffin.
The duo was scheduled to include a virtual ball drop and countdown to usher in 2024.
For other ways that South Floridians could have spent the final hours of 12/31/23 as they welcomed Jan. 1, 2024, go here.
