\tYour Guide to New Year’s Eve 2026 in Downtown St. Pete<\/p>\n
Dec. 18, 2025 – Ring in the New Year in downtown St. Pete! Here’s your guide for fireworks and events, getting around, and where to park.<\/p>\n
NYE on the Pier and Fireworks Show<\/p>\n
All are invited to the annual NYE on the Pier, the St. Pete Pier’s New Year’s Eve celebration, which starts at 8 p.m. The event is free, open to the public, and will feature DJs, food vendors, games, champagne bars, and more. More information can be found at www.nyestpete.com<\/a>. Parking will be limited at the Pier, so we encourage attendees to arrive early.<\/p>\n The City of St. Petersburg’s annual New Year\u2019s Eve fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 12 a.m. on January 1, weather permitting, and will be visible from the St. Pete Pier and along St. Pete’s downtown waterfront parks. The show will last approximately 20 minutes.<\/p>\n More information is available at www.stpete.org\/Events<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Getting There<\/p>\n Get a ride to the event with the SunRunner and Spark, PSTA’s Bus Rapid Transit services. With service from St. Pete Beach to downtown St. Pete every 15 minutes until 1 a.m., the SunRunner and Spark are a quick and easy way to get to the beach, downtown, or anywhere in between. All PSTA bus routes will be free on New Year’s Eve. Routes 4, 18, 34, and 52 will also run until 1 a.m.<\/p>\n Find the schedule, stops, and more information at www.psta.net\/Schedules<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can also catch a ride on the St. Petersburg Trolley\/Downtown Looper! The Looper route is the green way to get around downtown. This convenient service can get you to all of the most popular destinations around town, including the Pier.<\/p>\n