Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024: Top Events in Washington, Maryland, and Virginia

As we are closer to the end of 2024 and the start of the new year 2025, with the beats of Christmas, you people were also looking for places to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Are you ready to witness the New Year with events across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia? 

Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities or late-night parties this New Year’s Eve, we are here with a guide to the festivities:

Plan Your New Year’s Eve in Washington, D.C.

Event	Details	Time	More Info
Noon Yards Eve	It is a family-friendly celebration with train rides, games, crafts, and a balloon drop at noon.	10 a.m. – 1 p.m.	Reserve Spot
Washington Capitals Game	Watch the Capitals play the Boston Bruins. Includes a commemorative coaster set giveaway.	12:30 p.m.	Get Tickets
F1 Arcade Party	Adults-only New Year’s Eve party with racing games, food, and drinks.	8 p.m. – 1 a.m.	Explore Tickets

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Maryland is Ready to make your New Year Eve Memorable:

Event	Details	Time	More Info
Merriweather Symphony of Lights	Scenic light show and “Midnight at 7” celebration with fireworks, music, and food trucks.	7 p.m.	Get Tickets
Inner Harbor Fireworks & Drones	Music, live performances, and fireworks at midnight, plus a mesmerizing drone show.	8 p.m. onwards	Find Out More
Big Night DC	Massive party at Gaylord National with open bars, DJs, bands, comedy, and Mario Lopez hosting.	9 p.m. – 2 a.m.	Purchase Tickets

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Virginia- What’s in the bucket list? 

Event	Details	Time	More Info
First Night Alexandria	It is a family festival with live music, comedy, fireworks at 6 p.m., and a midnight finale.	2 p.m. onwards	Event Website
Alexandria New Year’s Bar Crawl	Bar crawl with DJs, drink specials, a champagne toast, and an after-party at Bier Garden.	6 p.m. – 9 p.m.	Buy Tickets
Clarendon Ballroom Bash	Over-the-top party with DJs, performers, and a midnight celebration in Studio 54 style.	8 p.m. – 2 a.m.	More Info

If you’re looking for festive lights, live music, or a midnight toast to start the new year 2025 the Capital city of Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia has a lot of events ready for everyone this New Year’s Eve. Have fun and stay safe!