New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate. From creative drops to parties and concerts, Mississippi is full of New Year’s Eve events. Here’s a short list of our favorites.
Bay St. Louis Oyster Drop
While it’s not Times Square in New York City, there are a handful of local drops taking place across the state. One of those is in Bay St. Louis, where a giant oyster is dropped to mark the turn of the calendar. Downtown streets and restaurant balconies are full of people by 7 p.m. with live music going until midnight and fireworks to follow the mollusk’s fall. This year’s music lineup includes DJ Doug Funnie, Category 6, and The Chee Weez.
More information can be found here.
Pascagoula Anchor Drop
100 miles east of Bay St. Louis, crews in Pascagoula are ready to continue a New Year’s Eve tradition of their own. For the third year, a giant, lighted anchor will be dropped from the City Centre building. The event begins at 8 p.m., with the music slate including Get Sideways and The Big Reveal.
More information can be found here.
The Drop on Government Street
The party just west of Pascagoula in Ocean Springs officially begins at 8 p.m. with a ball sparkling with LED lights being dropped 60 feet at midnight. The street party will include music from Unfazed Experience and Saint Social.
More information can be found here.
Hall & Mal’s Catfish Drop
In Jackson, the state’s longest-standing New Year’s Eve drop lives for another year. It takes place at popular restaurant and bar Hal & Mal’s and includes a crystal catfish descending from the top of the joint at exactly midnight. The night centers around the Catfish Ball at 8 p.m. with music from Komfort Brass Band and DJ Young Venom. Ticket prices to the ball are $20 before New Year’s Eve and $25 the day of.
More information can be found here.
Hub City Sign Drop
Huge crowds are expected to help usher in the New Year in Hattiesburg. Thousands of revelers hung out to see the Hub City sign drop at midnight a year ago. Several downtown restaurants have extended their hours and are offering VIP experiences. Activities for kids will take place in Pocket Museum Alley with a Confetti Countdown balloon pop at 8 p.m. Live music will go throughout with fireworks following the sign drop.
More information can be found here.
Crappie Drop in Water Valley
Dropping fish in Mississippi seem to be turning into a theme. The city of Water Valley will once again drop a seven-foot metal crappie at midnight but not before a night full of food and entertainment. The event takes place at The Pocket Park on Main Street.
CRAPPIE NEW YEAR: For the eighth year in a row, the city of Water Valley ushered in the New Year by dropping a seven-foot, metal crappie fish 🎉🐟 pic.twitter.com/zsSTLEVJFF
— SuperTalk News (@SuperTalkNews) January 1, 2025
More information can be found here.
Tupelo New Year’s Eve Party
Tupelo New Year’s Eve Party is returning for another year with a diverse lineup of acts setting up on stages downtown. BankPlus KidsFest gets the night started as the fun will continue with music, fireworks, and a ball drop. Entertainment acts include Blind Eye DJ, Even Odds, 8 South Band, DJ Gucci Girl, Joe Austin and The Tallahatchies, and City Mix.
More information can be found here.
Noon Year’s Eve at Mississippi Children’s Museums
If you have kids and don’t want to stay out late, this event is perfect. Hosted at Mississippi Children’s Museum locations in Jackson and Meridian, Noon Year’s Eve will feature confetti cannons, a traditional style countdown, and a balloon drop to mark the end of the museums’ annual holiday event. Taking place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the event is free for museum members and $10 for non-members.
More information can be found here.