A New Year rings in fun adventures, inspirational goals and of course, a champagne toast with great friends! Charleston is known for having amazing New Year's Eve parties. Since you are here or you are coming here for the holiday season, we want to make sure you have the local insight on where to go to celebrate! Below is a list of fun and highly recommended spots to spend your evening. If counting down the minutes with a bunch of people doesn't suit your interest, then cozy up in your comfy rental stay and watch the ball-drop on television! Either way, you are starting a new year on island time and what's not more ideal than that?
Yorktown Countdown: From 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. gather onto the USS Yorktown, one of the aircraft carriers built during WW II, for an experience you won't forget. This exclusive party will feature live bands and DJ's performing all of your favorite genres of music. You will be able to dance the night away and enjoy amazing cocktails with your closest friends.
Snyder Grand Ball NYE: How great does partying alongside shark tanks and different types of fish sound? The Charleston Aquarium will hosts its annual New Year's Eve party from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Partakers will have an all-access opportunity to see majority of the aquarium as well as its exhibits. Entertainment will definitely be a show you don't want to miss - get ready to dance to the David Higgins Band and DJ NattyHeavy!
Charleston Wonderland: Enjoy one of the best local parties of the year starting at 8:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve! In this 15,000 square foot facility, you can expect live music and performances from local bands and DJ's inside and outside. In addition to the entertainment, featured will be cirque performances, dance teams and Charleston's largest balloon drop!
New Year's Eve at the Alley: Try something different this New Year's at Charleston's downtown bowling alley. Your ticket purchase will include free bowling, free arcade games, light hors d'oeuvres, drink tickets and much more! Music from DJ Phamtastik will be featured throughout the night.
NYE at the Cedar Room: Dress in your favorite black tie attire and count down to the New Year in the Cedar Room at the Cigar Factory. From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. enjoy musical performances from The Mighty Kicks and Wade Walker "DJ United" will play. Tickets also include an open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres by Mercantile and Mash.
We want to make sure you have safe transportation to and from the New Year's event you decide to go to. Charleston does have UBER, LYFT and Taxi options.