It’s time to bid 2021 goodbye and welcome 2022! Whether you’re looking for a family friendly celebration or a night out on the town, find the perfect New Year’s Eve event in Bay County.

PANAMA CITY BEACH

12th Annual New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop
Pier Park
December 31st at 6PM

What better way to ring in 2022 than with a day full of events at Pier Park! Kick off the festivities with a family-friendly celebration featuring live music, street vendors, activities and more leading up to the 8 o’clock countdown and release of 10,000 mini beach balls! The fun doesn’t end there. Stick around for the midnight celebration and ball drop as we welcome the new year!

5:30pm | Family Celebration
8:00pm | Countdown & 10,000 Beach Ball Drop
MIDNIGHT CELEBRATION & BALL DROP!

PANAMA CITY

New Year’s Eve on Harrison Avenue
Downtown Panama City
December 31st

New Year’s Eve is happening in downtown Panama City with music, projected art, and a big countdown to 2022. Grab some dinner on Harrison Avenue from a downtown restaurant and enjoy a night of music, drinks, and fun.

BREWS, BITES & NIGHTLIFE

Cheers to 2022! If you’re looking for a good place to enjoy some light bites, a cocktail, or live entertainment to ring in the new year, check out some of these local favorites! 

Craft 850

The Place Downtown

The Craft Beer Emporium

History Class Brewing

The Funky Mermaid Lounge & Oyster Bar

Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant & Tiki Bar

The Grand Marlin

Schooner’s Last Local Beach Club

The Craft Bar

Runaway Island Beach Bar & Grill