Downtown Long Beach can boast being one of the best, most bombastic places in the world to celebrate New Year’s Eve! Where else can you watch fireworks on the Downtown shoreline—for free, by the way—bursting over an iconic 1000-foot ocean liner while you party before, during, and afterwards in festive establishments on the waterfront and throughout Downtown streets?
Take a look at this list of events happening on Dec. 31 so you can determine your favorite way to celebrate 2025 in that inimitable Downtown style.
QUEEN MARY FIREWORKS AT MIDNIGHT
The entire Downtown Waterfront will be a FREE viewing location for New Year’s Eve fireworks over the Queen Mary. You’ll have plenty of time to dine, drink, and dance at your favorite Downtown spots before making your way to the Waterfront to see the fireworks show, which looks amazing reflected off the water!
If you want the best fireworks view of all, go to the big New Year’s Eve bash aboard the Queen Mary! Have your champagne toast in a themed party that will take you on a global adventure without leaving town. You’ll have food from all over the world at your fingertips, and you’ll have plenty of live music and casino games to keep your party energy right. For tickets to this New Year’s Eve gala, click here.
SHORELINE VILLAGE NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
Shoreline Village will have fantastic, FREE views of the Queen Mary Fireworks on New Year’s Eve. FYI, there’s an official New Year’s Eve Party happening there as well!
From 7 to 11 PM you and your pals can dance to the selections of DJ Select Vibez at the stage near the arcade. From 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM, the live band Total Recall will play at the boardwalk stage. You can use the self-serve photo booth near Louisiana Charlie’s from 9 PM to midnight. And, of course, you’ll ring in the new year at midnight with the Queen Mary fireworks!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Shoreline Village parking will sell out for this event. That and expected heavy traffic have prompted Shoreline Village to recommend alternative transportation for this event.
CAFE SEVILLA / 140 PINE AVE. #2
Cafe Sevilla has a fantastic, festive atmosphere all year long, and on New Year’s Eve it goes into overdrive! This year you have three ways to enjoy New Year’s Eve Spanish style at this Pine Avenue mainstay:
1) Make dinner reservations for 5 or 8:15 PM and enjoy your Paella, Pollo Brocheta, and other regular entrees, or the featured dish of the night — Spanish Beer Glazed Duck. You’ll be serenaded by live music. 2) Make reservations for 7 PM and take part in the Flamenco Dinner Show Experience! 3) Purchase a New Year’s Eve Tapas Table Package. These begin after 9 PM.
For more details and to make reservations, click here.
UNDER THE FIREWORKS NEW YEAR’S EVE YACHT PARTY 2025
Board the deluxe Dream On yacht at Dock 6A in Rainbow Harbor just before 9 PM on New Year’s Eve and proceed to have the party of a lifetime! This is going to be an amazing fireworks party cruise.
While out on the water from 10 PM to 1 AM, you’ll enjoy complimentary food and an open bar while mingling on two decks. DJ Woodstock will keep you grooving throughout the cruise, which peaks with the Queen Mary fireworks display at midnight. You’ll have spectacular views of the show and the beautiful harbor lights and cityscape!
For important details and to get your tickets for this thrilling evening on the water, click here.
NEW YEAR’S EVE BAR CRAWL
Gather your friends, get dressed to impress, and come to Downtown’s annual New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl. Check in at Altar Society Brewing & Coffee Co. at 230 Pine Ave. between 8 and 10 PM, pick up your New Year’s Eve Welcome Kit, and go to town!
The kit includes free entry all-access passes to multiple New Year’s Eve events, drink discount coupons, free welcome shot tickets at select venues, and a bar crawl map to all participating bars, lounges, and nightclubs.
For details about the offerings of participating venues and to get your tickets, click here.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PREMIER BRUNCH CRUISE
Photo Courtesy of City Experiences
City Cruises is hosting the New Year’s Eve Premier Brunch Cruise, a floating New Year’s Eve pre-party, which will take you around beautiful Long Beach Harbor so you can dine, drink, dance, and get yourself in the mood for whatever evening festivities you have planned!
Board the boat at Dock 6A in Rainbow Harbor at 10:30 AM, then take your pick of items from the fabulous brunch buffet menu. Throughout the cruise you can indulge in free-flowing champagne, Mimosas, and sparkling ciders, and everything available at the cash bar. Live entertainment will pump up the New Year’s Eve energy, and the harbor views will help inspire you to ring in 2025 the right way. Dress code: Casual!
For important details and to get your tickets, click here.
GAUCHO BEACH NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION
Gaucho Beach, that cool-looking two-story spot just off the Shoreline Bike Path near the Villa Riviera, is hosting a New Year’s Celebration featuring an amazing three-course dinner and fireworks for dessert!
From 8 PM to midnight when the Queen Mary fireworks go off you can gaze at the pretty harbor lights and festively-lit boats, choose your entree of Sea Bass, Ribeye, or Filet Mignon, and soak in Gaucho Beach’s lively vibes. They always play great music to enhance your visit.
For detailed menu info and to reserve your spots, click here.
COLD SUMMER NEW YEAR’S EVE ALL WHITE PARTY
All white attire isn’t mandatory for this Cold Summer New Year’s Eve All White Party — but you would definitely accentuate the theme by dressing up that way! It’s happening in At The Top, 105 W Broadway, starting at 10 PM.
A four-DJ lineup will keep you and your friends hyped as you dance, drink, and join together for a raucous countdown to 2025! This party promises to be HOT from beginning to end.
For tickets, including an early-bird special, click here.
SHANNON’S ON PINE NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
Shannon’s On Pine at 209 Pine Ave. in the heart of Downtown is throwing a New Year’s Eve Party. Entry is FREE, and there will be a complimentary champagne toast at midnight!
The festivities begin at 9 PM. A DJ will provide your favorite beats, and there will be plenty of drinks to fuel the fun.
Add Shannon’s to your list of New Year’s Eve stops when you’re out and about. Keep in mind that two other venues at this location – At The Top and Secret Island – are hosting New Year’s Eve events as well!