New Year’s Eve parties, celebrations in Charlotte to ring in 2024

CHARLOTTE — It’s almost time to ring in the new year and there are plenty of places in the Queen City where you can do it in style.

Here are a few celebrations we’ve highlighted:

CLT NYE in Uptown

This family-friendly event will feature live music, the lighting of the Queen City crown and fireworks at midnight. Festivities kick off at 8 p.m. on Tryon Street at Levine Avenue of the Arts. Admission is free. Click here for more information.

Charlotte New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl in Uptown

Enjoy drink specials at participating bars, Champagne toast, plus party beads and a souvenir koozie. Welcome party and registration is from 4 to 7 p.m. Participating venues include Mortimer’s, The Local, Ri Ra, Tattooz & Booz, Prohibition and Novelty Smoke. Tickets start at $21.99. Click here for more information.

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New Year’s Eve at WinterFest (Carowinds)

Ring in 2024 with the sights and sounds of WinterFest. Family-friendly festivities will begin at 5 p.m. There will be several early-evening countdowns for the little ones in addition to the main countdown at midnight with fireworks. Tickets start at $32.99. Click here for more information.

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Disco Desert: NYE Celebration at The Music Yard at SouthBound

Partygoers can enjoy a Disco Desert-themed night that includes live music and DJs on multiple stages and other festivities beginning at 7 p.m. Open to adults 21 and older. Tickets start at $40. Click here for more information.

Lincolnton’s Apple Drop New Year’s Eve Street Party

The Lincolnton Apple Drop features a family-friendly New Year’s Eve countdown at 7 p.m. and the blessing of the city with the Cherryville Traditional Shooters. The event starts at 5 p.m. on Sunday around the court square and the court house lawn. There will be photo booths, music, games and food trucks. Admission is free but donations of food to help restock the pantries at Christian Ministries and Lincoln County Animal Services are encouraged. Click here for more information.

Rich & Bennett’s NYE Bash in South End

Rich and Bennett will host their annual NYE Bash at Tyber Creek Pub. Admission includes light hors d’oeuvres, party favors, beer, wine, liquor, champagne, and a balloon drop at midnight. Doors open at 8 p.m. for early entry. Ticket prices start at $85. Click here for more information.

VBGB New Year’s Eve Dance Party at AvidXchange Music Factory

The heated tent area at VBGB will become a giant dance floor at this all-inclusive NYE party. Admission includes buffet, drinks, party favors, Champagne toast at midnight, and parking. Tickets start at $100. Click here for more information.

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Noon Year’s Eve Parties

Northlake Mall is hosting its annual Noon Year’s Eve party on Thursday. There will be a kid-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration with singing, dancing, face-painting, balloon twisting, snacks, crafts, and a noon balloon drop. Click here for sign up information.

On Friday, the Union County Public Library in Monroe will host its family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve party. Head to the Main Library at 316 East Windsor Street for the celebration from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Expect crafts and a countdown to the new year. All activities are geared for grades K through 5. Click here for more information. On Saturday, a Noon Year’s Eve party will be held at the Union West Regional Library at 123 Unionville Indian Trail Road from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Click here for more information.

Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville will host a Noon Year’s Eve celebration on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be special activities and a countdown to noon featuring a balloon drop, plus each family will receive a winter-themed book, bookmark and a noisemaker. Tickets are limited. Click here for more information.

Sea Life Aquarium Charlotte-Concord at Concord Mills will host a Noon Year’s Eve Shellabration on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Festivities include a balloon drop at noon, crafts, sparkling juice and live mermaids. Click here for more information.

New Year’s Eve Trail Race at Whitewater Center

If you’d prefer to skip the parties and kick off 2024 by racing through the woods, the Whitewater Center is hosting two races that will take place New Year’s Eve. Headlamps are required for the nighttime races. Click here for more information.

University City Partners’ New Year’s Day 5K

On New Year’s Day, the University City Partners will host their third annual run. The course runs through the greenways and campus of UNC Charlotte. There’s even a race for children who want to get involved, as well as a post-race celebration with local vendors. Interested? Click here for more information.