Here are some New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events, including fireworks, concerts, festivals and more.
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Los Angeles County New Year's Eve events
Los Angeles
- Gloria Molina Grand Park's NYELA Countdown to 2024
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 8 p.m. to Jan. 1, 2024, 12:30 a.m.
- Where: 200 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles
- What: There will be two stages with an all-female DJ lineup, food trucks, art installations and family activities. Free admission.
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- 25th Annual Japanese New Year's Oshogatsu Festival Event
- When: Jan. 1, 2024, 10:50 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Weller Court: 123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka St, Los Angeles and Japanese Village Plaza: 335 E 2nd St., Los Angeles
- What: The event will take place at two locations. It will feature a kick-off with Taiko drums, various dances, food booths, kimono contests and mochi-making workshops. Free admission.
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- L.A Zoo Lights Family New Year's Eve
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Where: 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles
- What: With express entry, your whole family can watch the L.A. Zoo Lights show, Animals Aglow. Enjoy a buffet dinner and watch the Times Square ball drop at 9 p.m. Pacific Time with sparkling wine or apple cider. Tickets are available for online purchase.
- EVE at Universal Studios Hollywood
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 8 a.m. to Jan. 1, 2024, 2 a.m.
- Where: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City
- What: Together with a theme park ticket, park goers can spend a day around Universal Studios and watch the fireworks at night.
- New Year's Eve Fireworks and Glow Party
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 7 p.m. to Jan. 1, 2024, 12 a.m.
- Where: 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey
- What: Activities include a glow party, live entertainment, face painting and more fun for the whole family. Fireworks will take place at 9 p.m. and midnight. Free admission.
Westlake Village
- New Year's Eve Rio Carnival
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 8 p.m. to Jan. 1, 2024, 2 a.m.
- Where: 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village
- What: One glass of champagne will be served upon entry. People are encouraged to dress according to the theme. This is a 21+ event and tickets must be purchased to enter.
Long Beach
- Fireworks on the Waterfront
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 9 p.m. to Jan. 1, 2024, 12:30 a.m.
- Where: East Shoreline Drive & The Promenade, Long Beach
- What: The free event includes two fireworks displays that will illuminate downtown Long Beach at 9 p.m. and midnight. Restaurants and bars around the area will be hosting activities throughout the evening.
- New Year's Eve Party on The Queen Mary
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 8 p.m. to Jan. 1, 2024, 1 a.m.
- Where: 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach
- What: This adults-only event includes drinks, casino games and a variety of live music. People can also enjoy a view of the waterfront fireworks at downtown Long Beach. Tickets can be purchased online.
Orange County New Year's Eve events
Anaheim
- New Year's Eve at the Disneyland Resort
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 8 a.m. to Jan. 1, 2024, 2 a.m.
- Where: 1313 Disneyland Dr., Anaheim
- What: Park reservations can be made online. Park goers can enjoy rides throughout the whole day and Disneyland's New Year's Eve fireworks, which will take place at 9 p.m. and midnight. The park will be open until 2 a.m.
Buena Park
- Knott's New Year's Eve Celebration
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 9 a.m. to Jan. 1, 2024, 1 a.m.
- Where: 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park
- What: Various holiday-themed live performances, food and theme park rides are scattered throughout the park. The park has fireworks at midnight and extended hours until 1 a.m.
Fullerton
- Fullerton's First Night 2024
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 7 p.m. to Jan. 1, 2024, 12 a.m.
- Where: 125 E Wilshire Ave, Fullerton
- What: Family-friendly event with live music, food vendors and activities for people of all ages. There will be a fireworks display at midnight. Free admission.
Irvine
- Noon Year's Eve at Pretend City Children's Museum
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: 29 Hubble, Irvine
- What: Celebrate early by counting down to the New Year from around the world. Tickets can be booked online. Walk-ins are not guaranteed entry.
Costa Mesa
- WinterFest OC New Years Eve
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 2 p.m. to Jan. 1, 2024, 12:30 a.m.
- Where: 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa
- What: Various winter-themed activities will be available for everyone to enjoy. Fireworks will take place at midnight. Tickets are available online.
Newport Beach
- New Year's Eve Yacht Party
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 9 p.m. to Jan. 1, 2024, 1 a.m.
- Where: 2901 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach
- What: The party features an open bar, dinner, live entertainment and more. Tickets can be purchased online.
Huntington Beach
- Run In The New Year 5k/10k/Half Marathon
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Where: 17851 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach
- What: Challenge yourself before 2023 ends by running (or walking) a 5K, 10K or half marathon in Huntington Beach. Finishers receive a medal and complimentary T-shirt. Tickets are available online.
Ventura County New Year's Eve events
Thousand Oaks
- Jason Love's New Years Eve Comedy Bash
- When:Dec. 31, 2023, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Where: 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks
- What: Stand-up comedian and Conejo Valley-native Jason Love wraps up 2023 with a comedy show featuring Cathy Ladman and James Connolly. The show ends with a New Year's Eve East Coast countdown at 9 p.m. Tickets are available online.
Ventura
- New Year's Eve at The Greek
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 8:00 p.m. to Jan. 1, 2024, 1:30 a.m.
- Where: 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Suite 101, Ventura
- What: Enjoy a multi-course Greek and Mediterranean dinner overlooking the harbor. At midnight, look across the harbor with a champagne toast. Make reservations online.
- Skating Plus New Year's Eve Skate Party
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Dec. 31, 2023, 8 p.m. to Jan. 1, 2024, 1:00 a.m.
- Where: 1720 Mesa Verde Ave., Ventura
- What: Skate into the New Year during the day or join in the fun at the annual party at night. The evening celebration includes pizza, a drink and a drawing into a raffle. Tickets are available at the door.
- NYE Top of the Harbor
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 8 p.m. to Jan. 1, 2024, 12:30 a.m.
- Where: 450 East Harbor Boulevard, Ventura
- What: Event is 21 and older. There will be a full bar available for drinks to purchase. Free admission.
Simi Valley
- New Year's Eve at Harley's
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 8:30 p.m. to Jan. 1, 2024, 12:30 a.m.
- Where: 5255 Cochran St., Simi Valley
- What: Lane reservations last for 2 to 3 hours. Tickets include a midnight cider or champagne toast, door prizes and party favors.
Inland Empire
Big Bear Lake
- 59th annual Torchlight Parade
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Where: 880 Summit Blvd, Big Bear Lake
- What: People of all ages can enjoy music from a live DJ while watching skiers and snowboarders light up the side of the mountain as they head down. Entry to the parade viewing area is free.
- Wyatt's Family New Year's Eve Party
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 5 p.m. to Jan. 1, 2024, 1 a.m.
- Where: 42900 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake
- What: Wyatt's Grill & Saloon's New Year's Eve celebration features live entertainment, a full bar, dinner and children's activities. At midnight, adults can enjoy a complimentary champagne toast and kids can enjoy a balloon drop. A "Take Home" shuttle service will also be offered starting at 8 p.m.
Riverside
- Castle Park Noon Year
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 12:15 p.m.
- Where: 3500 Polk Street, Riverside
- What: No need to wait for midnight to celebrate New Year's Eve. This kid-friendly event includes free arts and crafts, with a ball drop at 1 p.m.
- Mission Inn Hotel and Spa New Year's Eve Celebration
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 5:00 p.m. to Jan. 1, 2024, 1:30 a.m.
- Where: 3649 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
- What: The event will be held in the California Lounge. There will be a champagne toast and a balloon drop to celebrate the new year. The event is open to guests of the property.
Temecula
- New Year's Eve Grape Drop
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 6 p.m. to Jan. 1, 2024, 12:30 a.m.
- Where: 41000 Main Street, Temecula
- What: Temecula's annual grape drop will have live music, food vendors and activities, as well as an East Coast and West Coast countdown to ring in the New Year.
Redlands
- Redlands Chamber NYE Orange Drop
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Where: Citrus Avenue from 6th to 8th streets, Redlands
- What: In honor of the 130th anniversary of the Redlands Chamber of Commerce, a huge orange will be dropped on a crane as a reimagined New Year's Eve countdown. The event will have a kids activity zone, food and more.
Ontario
- New Year's EVE Extravaganza
- When: Dec. 31, 2023, 8 p.m.
- Where: 700 North Haven Ave., Ontario
- What: Celebration includes live entertainment, a champagne toast, party favors and dinner. General admission tickets don't include dinner. Tickets are available online.