Philadelphia kicks off the 250th anniversary of the United States on New Year’s Eve with a new, free concert and fireworks on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
The event, headlined by hip-hop legend LL Cool J, will feature musical performances from guests DJ Jazzy Jeff, Adam Blackstone, Dorothy, and Technician The DJ. Gates open at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, for the 8 p.m. concert. No tickets are required.
After the performances conclude, the skies above the Philadelphia Art Museum will light up at midnight with a dazzling fireworks display to ring in 2026.
In addition to spots around the Parkway to enjoy the fireworks, additional fireworks viewing locations include Paine’s Park, Sister Cities Park, LOVE Park, Dilworth Park, Belmont Plateau, Lemon Hill, and segments of the Schuylkill River Corridor, such as Schuylkill Banks, MLK Drive, and the Schuylkill River Trail.
Places to Celebrate New Year’s Around PhillyNew Year’s Eve Dinner & Party at Jean-Georges Philadelphia at the Four Seasons
Dine at Jean-Georges, one of Philadelphia’s premier restaurants, located inside the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, atop the city’s tallest skyscraper. Guests will enjoy a prix fixe menu, wine pairings, after-dinner cocktails, a champagne toast at midnight, and more.
Where: Jean-Georges Philadelphia at the Four Seasons, 1 N. 19th St.When: Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.’Celebrity Style’ New Year’s Eve Fireworks Gala at the Pyramid Club
Experience this celebrity-style event at the Pyramid Club, 500 feet above the streets of Center City. The annual gala — held inside the penthouse of the BNY Mellon building — features a five-hour open bar, buffet stations, and DJ sets.
Where: Pyramid Club, 1735 Market St.When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.Assembly Rooftop Lounge at The Logan Philadelphia
Reserve space at Assembly’s New Year’s Eve party for you and nine friends as you enjoy a three-hour premium bar, a champagne toast, and a Glitter & Graze Board. Reservations are required.
Where: Assembly Rooftop Lounge, 1840 Benjamin Franklin ParkwayWhen: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.