Fireworks are set to light up the sky on just about every single coastline in Tampa Bay. You can be sure that if the water is in your sight, you’re going to have a great vantage point for the sparkle and shine of any one of the numerous New Year’s Eve firework shows taking place this year! Ring in the new year with these free and affordably ticketed New Year’s Eve events in Tampa Bay!

Tampa

Tampa Bay Fireworks – Free

Tampa Bay/ Hillsborough Bay

12am-12:30am

Fireworks are set to light up the entire bay. If you can get a view of the water, you’ll get a view of one or more firework shows set to launch when the clock strikes 12!

Curtis Hixon Park

12am-12:30am

The Winter Village is in full swing on New Years Eve night at Curtis Hixon Park. Enjoy the winter wonderland while you wait for the firework show on the water at midnight!

Armature Works at Midnight – Ticketed

Armature Works

8pm-12:30am

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Armature Works’ 5th Annual New Year’s Eve party featuring bigger and better fireworks, multiple photo ops throughout property, pop-up bars and more. Festivities kick off at 8pm and end with a NYE countdown followed by a dazzling fireworks display at midnight.

New Year’s Eve Celebration – Ticketed

Busch Gardens

6pm-1am

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Enjoy all the festive activities of Busch Gardens Christmas Town with millions of twinkling lights, holiday shows, specialty dining and fan-favorite thrill rides. Then, ring in the new year with a special fireworks show.

St. Petersburg

City of St. Petersburg Firework Show – Free

Vinoy Park

12am-12:20am

The city announced is set to put on their annual firework show. While St. Pete Pier will be hosting it’s free NYE party for the majority of the night, fireworks will light up the sky at 12am.

NYE on The Pier – Free

St. Pete Pier

8pm-1am

St. Pete Pier’s New Year’s Eve bash is back for more family fun and fireworks to kick off 2023. There will be live music, food and more, all at Spa Bach Park on the St. Pete Pier, located at 800 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg.

Clearwater

Light It Up Clearwater – Free

South Clearwater Beach

12am-12:30am

Relax with your toes in the sand, watch one of our world-famous sunsets, grab a bite to eat and then ring in the New Year with Fireworks at midnight! All compliments of AMPLIFY Clearwater and its wonderful sponsors. Best viewing area is the southern part of Clearwater Beach but the fireworks will be visible along the beach.

Shephard’s Rock in The New Year Party – Ticketed

Shephard’s Beach Resort

8pm-2:30am

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Rock in the New Year at Shephard’s Tiki Beach, Salt Tequila Bar and Tap room, Soak Pool, and Wave Nightclub. All 4 Venues are included with one ticket along with a waterfront up close view of the Clearwater Beach Fireworks display.

Treasure Island

Fireworks on Treasure Island – Free

Treasure Island Beach

12am-12:30am

The city of Treasure Island will light up the night sky at midnight on Jan. 1, 2023, to celebrate the start of a new year. The fireworks will be best viewed from the main area of the beach located around Gulf Front Park, 10400 Gulf Blvd.