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California theme parks are getting ready to usher in 2025 with fireworks and more. New Year's Eve celebrations will add excitement at Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Knott's Berry Farm San Francisco’s fireworks display lights up the sky at midnight, best viewed from the Embarcadero, Treasure Island, or aboard a New Year’s Eve cruise. 2. New Year’s Eve Parties The city’s nightlife shines with events like the San Francisco Symphony’s Black and White Ball and parties at upscale venues like The Palace Hotel. 3. As 2023 draws to a close, California lights up with spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks. Whether in the vibrant cities of Southern California or the scenic landscapes of Northern California, there's a dazzling display for everyone. Whether you want to experience the biggest celebrations or spend NYE at a national park, there are lots of fun places to be on December 31st in California. Read on for my top picks this winter. Having grown up in California, I’ve spent more than my fair share of New Year’s Eves in the state. Universal will open at 8 a.m. on New Year’s Eve and stay open until 2 a.m. Legoland California will hold its New Year’s Eve celebration at 6 p.m. to accommodate the bed times of its younger California offers a myriad of vibrant New Year’s Eve celebrations. In Los Angeles, the iconic Hollywood Boulevard hosts extravagant parties and the renowned Times Square West event. San Francisco’s Embarcadero hosts a spectacular fireworks show over the Bay, while San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter transforms into a lively outdoor party. Ring in 2025 with California’s best New Year’s Eve celebrations, from rooftop fireworks in San Francisco to family-friendly fun in Anaheim. There are so many wonderful places to go for New Years in California. Plan a New Year’s celebration you will remember at one of these incredible bucket list destinations. Spend it in the snowy valley at Yosemite or camping under the stars at Alabama Hills. What would be more magical than New Years at Disneyland? Here are 20-plus great ways to ring in the New Year in California, listed north to south. New Year’s Eve marks the dazzling high point for the Redding Garden of Lights experience in Turtle Bay Exploration Park. As the year comes to a close, many California destinations are preparing to ring in the New Year with celebratory events, festivals, dining experiences and chic parties you won’t want to miss. RING IN THE NEW YEAR IN WINE COUNTRY. JaM Cellars in Downtown Napa. The California Living Museum is having a family-friendly New Year’s Eve Extravaganza on December 31.CALM’s HolidayLights will be on display. There will also be As 2024 comes to a close, celebrate the beginning of 2025 at one of these New Year's Eve events in Southern California. The events include parties, fireworks, concerts and more. Taking place south of the Ferry Building near the San Francisco Bay Bridge, this waterfront firework show is one of the most anticipated events that take place on New Year in California. Grab your loved ones and head out to the waterfront to see the marvelous fireworks light up the sky—you’ll definitely be filled with a sense of optimism Fireworks at Bay Bridge. One of the most iconic New Year's Eve events in San Francisco is the fireworks show at the Bay Bridge. The show starts at 11:59 pm and lasts for about 15-20 minutes. Time: No host bar from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and music starts at 9 p.m. Price: $45 for an individual and $80 for couples.There are Limited tickets. You can get one by calling John New Year's Eve in Long Beach: You can celebrate the new year in all kinds of ways in Long Beach, including a family-friendly celebration at the waterfront, harbor cruises, and dance parties at the Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, and downtown hotels. Enjoy live Latin music, flamenco, drinks, dancing, and Spanish cuisine on New Year's Eve at Cafe Sevilla (140 Pine Ave) with a choice of three packages. Choose from a 3-Course dinner with a Prix Fixe Menu–with Cafe Sevilla’s champiñónes y crema soup, spanish beer glazed duck, and flourless chocolate cake for dessert–a dazzling Flamenco Dinner Show Experience at 7:00 PM, or the Tapas Sunday, December 31. GSCCS New Year's Eve Gala. TIME: 6:30 p.m. ADDRESS: Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center INFORMATION: Join us for a spectacular New Year's Eve Gala, where we From San Francisco's Chinatown to Los Angeles' Little Tokyo, Lunar New Year celebrations are held throughout the state. Whether you want to watch a parade, see lion dancers, or try some traditional dishes, there's something for everyone. The festivities usually last for several days and include events like the Flower Market Fair, the Miss Chinatown USA Pageant, and the Golden Dragon Parade. Remember that Lunar New Year is right around the corner with all sorts of cultural celebrations and events across LA. The Lunar New Year holiday is on January 29, 2025, but LA’s famous Great Dragon Parade in Chinatown will take place on February 8th. Read our list for more of the biggest Lunar New Year events coming to LA. Edited by Sofía
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