Dec 18, 2023 - Things to Do
New Year's Eve parties and events in New Orleans
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It's nearly 2024, and there are plenty of parties around New Orleans where you can spend your final hours of 2023.
Here's what's going on around town for New Year's Eve:
🎆 Catch fireworks on the Mississippi River at midnight, when the fleur de lis drops at Jax Brewery.
🤸 A midnight celebration not in the cards for the younger members of your family? The Louisiana Children's Museum brings back its countdown to noon. Buy tickets online.
🍽️ Many downtown restaurants are pulling out all the stops with special prix fixe dinners.
- Carmo has an all-day party, and Copper Vine has a free welcome glass of sparkling wine for every diner.
- Head downtown to Tujaque's, Palm & Pine, Compere Lapin, Saint John, MaMou, Effervescence and Herbsaint for prix fixe meals.
- Bar Marilou also has a special menu for its Surrealist Ball.
- Brewery Saint X has an all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink party.
- NewOrleans.com has a full restaurant list with hours noted.
🎵 New Orleans musicians hit the stage across town:
- DJ Soul Sister kicks things off Saturday, Dec. 30, at Tipitina's with Captain Charles.
- As for the big night at Tipitina's, Galactic takes the stage.
- Juvenile reunites with Mannie Fresh and the "Tiny Desk" band at the Saenger Theatre.
- Big Freedia hosts her Bounce Ball with Boyfriend at the Orpheum Theater.
- The Brass-A-Holics are at the Maison, and Flow Tribe is at Blue Nile.
- WWOZ has more music listings.
🥳 Parties dot the city. Among them:
- Where Y'acht leads the celebration at the Virgin Hotel.
- Visit The Columns for a disco-themed "Studio 504" party.
- The NOPSI Hotel has one with a Roaring '20s vibe.
- Meanwhile, the Westin hosts a "Havana Nights" party.
- See the fireworks from the Riverview Room's watch party.
- The Allways Lounge has back-to-back burlesque shows.