{"id":8717,"date":"2025-12-16T18:14:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T00:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=8717"},"modified":"2025-12-15T11:15:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T17:15:23","slug":"st-louis-celebrates-new-years-eve-fun-fireworks-parties-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/st-louis-celebrates-new-years-eve-fun-fireworks-parties-more\/","title":{"rendered":"ST. LOUIS CELEBRATES NEW YEAR&#8217;S EVE FUN, FIREWORKS, PARTIES &#038; MORE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Say goodbye to 2025 and hello to a brand new year with this selection of family-friendly and grown-up special events throughout St. Louis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-08-at-8.56.37-PM-1-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1012\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-08-at-8.56.37-PM-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-08-at-8.56.37-PM-1-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-08-at-8.56.37-PM-1-1-640x633.png 640w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-08-at-8.56.37-PM-1-1-768x759.png 768w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-08-at-8.56.37-PM-1-1-600x593.png 600w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-08-at-8.56.37-PM-1-1-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WESTPORT PLAZA &#8212; FIREWORKS &amp; YEAR END PARTIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The skies over Westport Plaza will sparkle with fireworks at midnight on December 31 to end New Year&#8217;s Eve and welcome 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At&nbsp;<strong>360 Westport<\/strong>, partygoers can experience the ultimate NYE Party. The all-inclusive event begins at 9 p.m. and continues until 1 a.m. and concludes with a Champagne toast at midnight. The $175 ticket includes an open bar, a buffet with high-end hors d&#8217;oeuvres and carving stations from 9 to 11 p.m., and Champagne at midnight. DJ Rops and Charles spin the hottest hits all night. Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance by emailing&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:dhawkins@lhmc.com\">dhawkins@lhmc.com<\/a>. 21+<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At\u00a0<strong>Westport Social<\/strong>\u00a0a first-come, first-served party rocks all night with no cover charge. Roll into 2026 starting at 8:30 p.m. with live music from The Lone Rangers until 12:30 a.m.. There will be party favors, a balloon drop and a Champagne toast at midnight, plus all the popular interactive games and karaoke. Make it an al-nighter by reserving a room at the Sheraton Westport hotels. All the details are at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.westportstl.com\">www.westportstl.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-08-at-9.04.14-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-08-at-9.04.14-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-08-at-9.04.14-PM.png 640w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-08-at-9.04.14-PM-160x160.png 160w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-08-at-9.04.14-PM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-08-at-9.04.14-PM-600x598.png 600w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-08-at-9.04.14-PM-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CITY MUSEUM &#8212; FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN FROM 5 to 9 P.M.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For family fun, come to City Museum&#8217;s NYE Party and be home in time for bed.\u00a0Weirdly Wonderful Holidays is here until the very end of 2025. Join the merrymakers at City Museum for a New Year\u2019s Eve Party full of dancing, karaoke, crafts, and other year-ending entertainment, plus a balloon drop and sparkling juice toast at 8 p.m. to ring in the new year at a family friendly hour. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is included with general museum admission or a member pass. More information at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.citymuseum.org\">www.citymuseum.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CM_Xmas_23-230.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CM_Xmas_23-230-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CM_Xmas_23-230-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CM_Xmas_23-230-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CM_Xmas_23-230-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CM_Xmas_23-230-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CM_Xmas_23-230-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CM_Xmas_23-230.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOON YEAR&#8217;S EVE AT THE ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s family fun with the fishes at the St. Louis Aquarium on December 31. Your whole family can celebrate without staying up late. At noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., join in the countdown for a festive and glittery beach ball drop. Kids can color their own New Year&#8217;s Eve crowns and earn prizes. It&#8217;s all included with Aquarium admission or membership. Details at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stlouisaquarium.com\">www.stlouisaquarium.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/005-STL-Aquarium-Lobby-Re-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/005-STL-Aquarium-Lobby-Re-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/005-STL-Aquarium-Lobby-Re-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/005-STL-Aquarium-Lobby-Re-3-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/005-STL-Aquarium-Lobby-Re-3-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/005-STL-Aquarium-Lobby-Re-3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/005-STL-Aquarium-Lobby-Re-3-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MOONRISE HOTEL IN THE DELMAR LOOP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rooftop at the Moonrise Hotel transforms into Gotham City on New Year&#8217;s Eve from\u00a04 p.m. until 2 a.m. Guests will enjoy a night market, tattoos, a CarGirlsSTL meet-up, SuperSmash Bros tournament, DJ, food, drinks and a toast at midnight. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/StlVintageNightFest.com\">StlVintageNightFest.com<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/moonrisehotel.com\">moonrisehotel.com<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SqWires-Fireplace.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1130\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SqWires-Fireplace.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SqWires-Fireplace.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SqWires-Fireplace-637x640.jpg 637w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SqWires-Fireplace-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SqWires-Fireplace-768x771.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SqWires-Fireplace-1024x1029.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SqWires-Fireplace-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SqWires-Fireplace-600x603.jpg 600w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SqWires-Fireplace-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SQWIRES CELEBRATES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boogie into SqWires Restaurant &amp; Market in Lafayette Square on New Year&#8217;s Eve while&nbsp;a DJ spins vinyl from 7 p.m. to midnight. Enjoy&nbsp;great food, cocktails and bubbly in a festive atmosphere. If brunch is more your style, make a reservation for their famous Bloody Mary &amp; Mimosa Bar for New Year&#8217;s Day from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Tickets are available online at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploretock.com\/sqwires\">SqWires Restaurant and Market &#8211; St. Louis, MO | Tock<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>360 DOWNTOWN &#8212; NYE PARTY IN THE SKY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Very limited tickets are available for the high-in-the-sky year end party at 360 at the top of the Hilton at the Ballpark downtown on December 31. The popular annual event from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. includes&nbsp;celebratory small plates, a bevy of amazing cocktails, a Champagne toast and a spectacular midnight fireworks display and balloon drop at the hottest rooftop bar in St. Louis &#8212; all set to the sounds of DJs Pretty Dope Mike. The party offers sweeping views of downtown St. Louis and the Gateway Arch from 400 feet over the city&#8217;s skyline. Tickets are $185. Guests can make a night of it by staying with the St. Louis Hilton at the Ballpark using a package that includes a bottle of Champagne to ring in the new year. Email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:abrda@360-stl.com\">abrda@360-stl.com<\/a>&nbsp;to purchase party tickets. 21+<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Say goodbye to 2025 and hello to a brand new year with this selection of family-friendly and grown-up special events throughout St. Louis: WESTPORT PLAZA &#8212; FIREWORKS &amp; YEAR END PARTIES The skies over Westport Plaza will sparkle with fireworks at midnight on December 31 to end New Year&#8217;s Eve and welcome 2026. 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