Where to watch free New Year's Eve fireworks in Miami, Broward and the Florida Keys
MIAMI - South Floridians are gearing up for a dazzling start to 2025, with fireworks lighting up the skies from Miami's Bayfront Park to Miramar and the Florida Keys' waterfront displays.
Here are five free public events to catch fireworks and other ways to mark the new year across South Florida this New Year's Eve:
Downtown Miami
What: Bayfront Park NYE.
When: 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Where: 301 Biscayne Blvd.
Activities: Live entertainment. The 35-foot Big Orange slowly ascends the side of the InterContinental Hotel before dropping at midnight. The VIP program offers exclusive amenities, including gourmet food stations, custom cocktails and a champagne toast at midnight, all from a prime viewing area.
Information: Website.
Miami Beach
What: New Year's Eve Celebration on Miami Beach
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Collins Park, between 21st Street and 22nd Street on Ocean Drive.
Activities: Orchestra Miami String Quartet will play at 8 p.m. and then the full orchestra joins at 10 p.m. VIP tickets are available for $120 per person and include a reserved seat, an open wine bar and a champagne toast at midnight.
Information: Website.
Downtown Fort Lauderdale
What: Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown.
When: 4:30 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Street festival at Southwest Second Street and Southwest Fifth Avenue Avenue.
Activities: A magnificent 700-pound, 20-foot illuminated anchor will drop at 7 p.m. and midnight. Festivities for children and adults, including music. Events for kids include bounce houses, inflatables, face painting, games, contests, dancing with the DJ.
Information: Website.
Miramar
What: Under the Stars Celebration at the Miramar Regional Park.
When: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Where: 16801 Miramar Parkway.
Activities: Live entertainment featuring the legendary "Bad Boys" of Reggae. Also food trucks and local vendors, kids' events. VIP Experience is extra.
Information: Website.
Key Largo
What: Celebrate the New Year on Blackwater Sound.
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Mile marker 104.
Activities: Family friendly. Drop of female impersonator Randy Roberts in a spangled super-sized red high heel shoe and drop of a gigantic manmade conch shell.
Information: Website.
