New Year’s Eve ball drop examined in Times Square
The New Year’s Eve organizers examined the ball drop forward of the annual get together in Times Square.
New Year’s Eve occasions all through the River Region supply fireworks, meals, music and extra.
Some occasions are free. Some are ticketed. Some are for the entire household, and a few are positively geared to the 21-and-up crowd. Here are NYE occasions which have been introduced within the space.
Montgomery NYE Bar Crawl
- When: Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-Jan. 1, 2 a.m.
- Where: TBA
- Info: An upscale, high-energy membership crawl by way of Montgomery’s premier nightlife locations — all simply steps aside.
- Tickets: Start at $30 for Early Bird. eventbrite.ca
Back to the ’80s NYE Bash
- When: Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-midnight
- Where: Taste at The Fain, 101 E. Bridge St., Wetumpka
- Info: Think neon, massive hair, and all of your favourite hits from the last decade.
A Purple Carpet Affair
- When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
- Where: Embassy Suites, 300 Tallapoosa St., Montgomery
- Info: This 12 months’s theme is Tux and Chucks. Complementary Hors d’oeuvres and Champagne to toast the New Year. Cash bar, video games, and giveaway prizes. Entertainment by Montgomery Bad Boyz DJ Boosie, Cet Key and DarryE. Dress to Impress. Proceeds from the occasion goes in the direction of scholarship efforts within the Montgomery space.
- Tickets: Start at $97.88 at eventbrite.com
NYE at One More on the River
- When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
- Where: One More on the River, 4330C River Oaks Road, Millbrook
- Info: Jones Social Club in live performance. No cowl.
Glow within the Dark NYE Party
- When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
- Where: Corner Pocket, 5743 Woodmere Blvd., Montgomery
- Info: Karaoke with DJ Jimmie, with a karaoke contest and prizes. Free champagne at midnight.
Frost & Fizz All White NYE Party
- When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
- Where: Big Star Tavern, 1449 Hwy. 82 W, Prattville
- Info: Dress to impress and rejoice the countdown to 2026. Entertainment by Odd Alice. Champagne toast at midnight. Party favors, snacks. No cowl. DJ Crissy G after the present.
New Year’s Eve at Epicure and Jack’s Tavern
- When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
- Where: Epicure and Jacks Tavern, 2060 Downing St., Millbrook
- Info: Join us at Epicure and Jack’s Tavern to rejoice New Year’s Eve with all of your family and friends. An evening of dwell music by the Marvtones on the Tavern stage and Handgrenades on the Bourbon bar stage. Hors d’oeuvres, and complimentary bubbly. Serving begins at 11 p.m. All included along with your ticket. Ages 21 and up.
- Tickets: Pre-sale tickets $25 per particular person for first 150 friends at eventbrite.com. Day of occasion tickets $40 at door.
2026 Neon Lights Downtown Countdown
- When: Dec. 31, 10 p.m.
- Where: Riverfront Park, 355 Commerce St., Montgomery. (Walk into park by way of tunnel.)
- Info: A free, family-friendly occasion. Live leisure till midnight. Local meals distributors. A fireworks show over the river. A new Biscuit raise to herald the New Year, Montgomery type.
Cruise on the Harriott II
- When: Dec. 31, 10 p.m.
- Where: Departs from Riverfront Park, 335 Commerce St., Montgomery. (Walk into park by way of tunnel.)
- Info: The New Year’s Eve Cruise on the Harriott II Riverboat gives an evening of dwell music and dancing with Clayton Wildcat, John Bull, and Eric Perkins. Plus get pleasure from tasty cocktails with scrumptious Hors d Oeuvres. Enjoy drinks from a totally stocked bar and meals from the Wheelhouse Grille. Tickets are $75 per particular person for inside reserved seating which incorporates 3 scorching and 4 chilly Hors D’oeuvres, champagne toast with commemorative glass, get together favors and fireworks. $45 per particular person for outdoor patio seating (doesn’t embody meals). Must be 21 to buy tickets. Toast the New Year with bubbly champagne and get together favors. The night can be topped off with fireworks alongside the town’s skyline.
- Tickets: Book your New Year’s Eve Cruise right this moment at www.funinmontgomery.com
Wetumpka NYE Fireworks
- When: Midnight, simply as Jan. 1, 2026 begins
- Where: Gold Star Park, 212 S. Main St., Wetumpka
- Info: A free New Year’s Eve firework present
Montgomery Advertiser reporter Shannon Heupel covers issues to do within the River Region. Contact him at sheupel@gannett.com. To assist his work please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser.