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9 Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Downtown Houston

As the clock counts down to midnight, Downtown Houston has your New Year's Eve plans covered—whether you're starting early, staying up late or dancing well into 2025. 

From family-friendly festivities to nightlife extravaganzas, these events offer something for everyone.

Here's how to celebrate in style:

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Pre-Midnight Fun

Ease into the festivities with daytime and early evening celebrations:

• Sharkey's New Year's Eve Bash at Downtown Aquarium
  11am-1:30pm & 3pm-5:30pm
  Looking for family-friendly New Year's Eve events in Downtown Houston? Sharkey's Bash at Downtown Aquarium is the perfect kid-friendly celebration featuring a buffet, balloon drops, party favors, games, live DJ and prizes. 
• New Year at Brasserie Du Parc
  4pm-11pm
  Indulge in French cuisine with a special 3-course menu that includes classics everyone can enjoy (yes, there's also a kid's menu). The cozy ambiance makes it the perfect way to wind down the year in style.
• Reckless Kelly with Shinyribs at House of Blues
  8pm
  Kick off your New Year's Eve with a taste of Austin tunes, featuring a high-energy night of country rock from Reckless Kelly and the funky grooves of Shinyribs.

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Party 'Til the Ball Drops

Celebrate the big moment with food, music and great vibes:

• New Year's Eve at The Rustic
  7pm-12:30am
  Get your groove on to a full lineup of live music acts, then raise your glass for a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
• New Year's Eve Dinner & Celebration at The Laura Hotel
  7pm-1am
  Enjoy an elevated night out with a buffet dinner that delivers on flavor, followed by a DJ-driven celebration, a fun photo booth and a midnight champagne toast in this swanky hotel setting.
• New Year's Eve at Biggio's
  8pm-1am
  Pair your celebration with dinner, party favors and a bottle of sparking wine, all set against the lively backdrop of this Downtown favorite in the Marriott Marquis. A perfect spot for a low-key yet festive toast to 2025.

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Go All Night

If you're in it for the long haul, these late-night parties will keep the energy up until 2am:

• New Year's Eve at Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
  8pm-2am
  Sing your heart out while four talented pianists duel it out on stage. With party favors, nonstop music and a champagne toast, this bash sets the tone for the first moments of 2025.
• New Year's Eve Celebration at Post Houston
  9pm-2am
  Head to the Skylawn for skyline views, fireworks and a dazzling laser show from Art Club, plus cirque performers, live bands, DJs and free caricature drawings. 
• Happy New Year at Mi Amor Nightclub
  9pm-2am
  Dance the night away at this Latin music hotspot featuring DJs, cash drops, bottle specials and electric energy all night long. 

Start the Countdown

Ready to plan your perfect New Year's Eve? 

• Find and reserve parking across Downtown for New Year's Eve.
• Discover more restaurants, bars and nightlife destinations to celebrate.
• Book a Downtown hotel and wake up to New Year's Day breakfast and brunch.

Whether you're partying early, late or all night, Downtown Houston is the place to be.

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