The world holds its breath, and cheers as the clocks strike twelve. If your New Year’s Eve in New York City fantasy involves watching the ball drop in Times Square, you need to prepare for the weather and the other things you should bring to the ball drop in Times Square.

 

 

Ring in The New Year From The New York Harbor

Dec 31, 10:00 pm – Jan 1, 1:30 am

Celebrate New Year’s Eve from the New York harbor for three hours of dancing, drinking, seeing fireworks and breathtaking views of the New York City skyline. You can experience an elegant evening aboard a yacht in formal attire, join others on a New Year’s Eve booze cruise, or a family-friendly sailing around New York Harbor.

 

 

Enjoy Phish at Madison Square Garden

Dec 31, 7:30 pm – Jan 1, 12:00 am

Jamming out at the American rock band ‘Phish’ show is the chillest away to celebrate New Year’s Eve. It’s a great night to catch a top live act performing at one of New York City’s great performance venues.

 

 

Run with NYRR Midnight Run in Central Park

Dec 31, 9:00 pm – Jan 1, 1:00 am

For more unique ideas about how to start off your new year, consider this more unusual ways to celebrate the New Year in New York City, including a New Year’s Eve race. Run your way into the new year on this four miles course that features fireworks, strobe lights, and a party vibe throughout the race.

 

 

Dance and Drink The Night Away at BangOn Compound

Dec 31, 9:00 pm – Jan 1, 4:00 am

New York City clubs and bars are experts at hosting New Year’s Eve parties. This wild annual extravaganza is back and better than ever, promising two stages of music, a silent disco, fire breathers, a spinning planetarium, and plenty more to blow your mind as 2018 takes over.