We’re looking forward to the Okaloosa Island Boardwalk New Year’s Eve Fireworks at the end of the fishing pier at 8 p.m. Great places to watch are from anywhere along the Boardwalk areas including the pier, beach and the beach-facing restaurants and bars.
The New Year’s Eve Bash at Rick’s on Okaloosa Island will be held from 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. Join the Rick’s family for an afternoon and evening of FUN! There will be activities, food and beverages for all ages including live music! A bouncy house and the arcade kicks off the afternoon, pizza by the slice, drink and food specials (TBA) and an amazing lineup of music! A champagne toast at midnight and fellowship into the New Year will wrap up 2022! Details will be announced in the event!
Ring in the New Year from 5 p.m through midnight at Harborwalk Village with free live entertainment happening on the main stage beginning at 7 p.m. with Shenanigans followed by The New Royals at 9:30 p.m. Then turn your eyes to the skies for a dazzling firework display over the Harbor and shout along as we countdown the Ball Drop, welcoming a New Year! 8 p.m. Fireworks; Midnight Fireworks and Ball Drop!
The Village of Baytowne Wharf will host Baytowne Countdown, Sat., Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-1 a.m., with two breathtaking fireworks displays at 8 p.m. and midnight. Enjoy a family-friendly evening from 6-8 p.m. The first fireworks display happens at 8 p.m. Dance the night away with live music from Bay Kings Band 7 p.m-1 a.m. End the night with a spectacular midnight fireworks show.
Noon Year’s Eve is just for kids at LuLu’s Destin. It’s the 7th annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration Tues., Dec. 31, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with non-stop, free kid-friendly fun. There will be arts and crafts, inflatables, face painting, live music and more. Kids can have their fun by counting down to Noon with kid-safe “fireworks” and a huge Beach Ball Drop. Visit LulusFunFoodMusic.com/destin or call (850) 710-5858.