Best time to go to Baltimore, MD

New Year's Eve 2024-2025

Ring in the new year with family, friends, and fireworks

Dates: December 31

New Year's Eve
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Baltimore is a lovely place to encounter the upcoming year. From laid-back festivities with kids to a lively night on the town or a romantic evening for two—everything is here to captivate your attention. Here, you can celebrate in style with a diversity of festivities that entail live music and dancing, family-friendly events, elaborate Christmas light displays, fireworks, and more.

The Inner Harbor NYE

To witness Baltimore's New Year's Eve Spectacular, head over to the Inner Harbor to watch the free show. Spend this magical time with family and friends, watching the bright fireworks and enjoying live entertainment.

If you are 21 and older, the first and great way to meet new year aboard a boat on the Chesapeake Bay. These cruises provide a mesmerizing view of the fireworks at the Baltimore Inner Harbor. Spirit Cruises include an open bar, holiday buffet, champagne, dancing, and live DJ entertainment. Make your reservations and get ready for the party of the year.

Annual Havre de Grace Duck Drop

If you don't mind a short trip, take a 45-minute drive from Baltimore and head to Concord Point Park in Havre de Grace, where an Annual Havre de Grace Duck Drop celebration happens. Throughout this event, a big wooden duck is dropped in honor of the local waterfowl. The occasion also features outdoor dancing and fireworks.

If you're an adult, make your way to numerous bars where you will have an opportunity to dance until the ball drops. Those locations usually include music, food, champagne toasts, music, laser shows, dancing, and so much more.

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Last updated: by Dari Vasiljeva