Your Guide to New Year's Eve 2026 in Downtown St. Pete

Your Guide to New Year's Eve 2026 in Downtown St. Pete

Dec. 18, 2025 - Ring in the New Year in downtown St. Pete! Here's your guide for fireworks and events, getting around, and where to park.

NYE on the Pier and Fireworks Show

All are invited to the annual NYE on the Pier, the St. Pete Pier's New Year's Eve celebration, which starts at 8 p.m. The event is free, open to the public, and will feature DJs, food vendors, games, champagne bars, and more. More information can be found at www.nyestpete.com. Parking will be limited at the Pier, so we encourage attendees to arrive early.

The City of St. Petersburg's annual New Year's Eve fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 12 a.m. on January 1, weather permitting, and will be visible from the St. Pete Pier and along St. Pete's downtown waterfront parks. The show will last approximately 20 minutes.

More information is available at www.stpete.org/Events.

Getting There

Get a ride to the event with the SunRunner and Spark, PSTA's Bus Rapid Transit services. With service from St. Pete Beach to downtown St. Pete every 15 minutes until 1 a.m., the SunRunner and Spark are a quick and easy way to get to the beach, downtown, or anywhere in between. All PSTA bus routes will be free on New Year's Eve. Routes 4, 18, 34, and 52 will also run until 1 a.m.

Find the schedule, stops, and more information at www.psta.net/Schedules.

You can also catch a ride on the St. Petersburg Trolley/Downtown Looper! The Looper route is the green way to get around downtown. This convenient service can get you to all of the most popular destinations around town, including the Pier.

Route information can be found at www.psta.net/Looper

Parking

Parking garages, City lots, and metered parking are available downtown. The City parking option with the most capacity available near the festivities will be the South Core Parking Garage at 101 1st Ave. S - follow electronic message signs to enter from 1st Ave. S between 1st and 2nd Streets. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and allow extra time to navigate traffic and find parking, as heavy crowds are expected.

Visit www.stpete.org/Parking for more information on available parking areas.

Have fun, stay safe, and Happy New Year, St. Pete!