Florida New Year's Eve 2026: Fireworks, Countdowns and Early Family Celebrations

Light Up the NIGHT! New Year's Eve Firework Show

Fireworks begin at 8:30 p.m. at St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd. The Florida's Historic Coast page lists the show as free, with limited shuttle service and public parking available.

Insider note — Vilano Beach has a separate barge fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Nights of Lights runs nightly through Jan 18, 2027.

Shrimp Drop

Amelia Island's riverfront in downtown Fernandina Beach hosts an annual New Year's Eve tradition where a giant shrimp covered in lights falls from the sky. The listing gives 5 to 8 p.m., an early window for families.

Insider note — The listing does not name a more specific viewing spot than the downtown riverfront.

Jacksonville New Year's Eve Fireworks

Visit Jacksonville says the fireworks begin at midnight to ring in 2027. They launch from a barge on the St. Johns River between the Hyatt and DoubleTree hotels and from high above the river off the Acosta Bridge.

Insider note — Visit Jacksonville lists viewing from the North and South banks downtown, Brooklyn, and under the Fuller Warren Bridge where the Riverside Arts Market is held.

NYE Fireworks on Treasure Island

The City of Treasure Island holds a fireworks show to celebrate the start of 2027, and the Visit St. Pete/Clearwater listing says it lights the sky just after 11:59 p.m. The listing names the main beach area around Gulf Front Park, on Gulf Blvd., as where to watch, and lists free admission and family friendly.

Sunset to Sparkle: Clearwater Beach New Year's Eve Celebration

The City of Clearwater lists live entertainment, local artisans, street performers, amusement attractions and festive activities for all ages at Pier 60 Park, with a grand finale fireworks display over Clearwater Beach at 9 p.m. The city's page says the event is free.

Insider note — The city says more entertainment details will be announced in the coming months.

New Year's Eve Beach Ball Drop

Panama City Beach lists a Kids FUN Zone opening at 4 p.m. at Aaron Bessant Park, a Kids' Beach Ball Drop with fireworks at 8 p.m. and about 15,000 beach balls, then the main Beach Ball Drop from Celebration Tower near midnight, followed by fireworks launched from Russell-Fields Pier.

Insider note — The page says the schedule of events is coming soon, so recheck times before you go.

Downtown Fort Pierce Waterfront Fireworks

Main Street Fort Pierce lists a fireworks display on the waterfront sponsored by the City of Fort Pierce on Dec 31, 2026 from 9 to 9:30 p.m. in downtown Fort Pierce.

Insider note — The listing does not say whether the show is free.

Key West New Year's Eve High Heel Shoe Drop

Bourbon Street Pub Complex at 724 Duval Street lists the 29th annual Key West New Year's Eve High Heel Shoe Drop, running 8 p.m. on Dec 31 to 1 a.m. on Jan 1. The page says the 'Queen of NYE' winner of its contest will be in the High Heel Shoe Drop.

Quantum Countdown at MOSI

MOSI's daytime countdown runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with stomp rockets, family karaoke, a New Year's Resolution Wall, live science demos, photo ops, Cretaceous Course mini golf and a non alcoholic toast. A planetarium Star Tour includes a New Year's countdown, with show times listed from noon to 4 p.m.

Insider note — Activities end at 4 p.m., and regular exhibits stay open until 5 p.m.

Kids' New Year's Eve at LEGOLAND Florida

LEGOLAND Florida's guide says Kids' New Year's Eve is Dec 31, 2026, with a countdown early enough for kids to celebrate before bedtime and a brick bursting fireworks show where LEGO bricks light up the sky.

Insider note — The guide gives no countdown time and tells readers to check the official Kids' New Year's Eve event page before the visit.