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New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop Presented by Coca-Cola
December 31, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
Panama City Beach may be best known for fun in the sun, but one of Northwest Florida’s most exciting annual events happens after dark: The New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop! Help us ring in 2026, Real. Fun. Beach. style. Named the “Best New Year’s Eve Drop” by USA TODAY 10Best, the celebration promises fun for all ages with live music, fireworks, and exciting new additions that extend beyond Pier Park, offering attendees more space to spread out and enjoy the festivities.
Schedule of Events
| 4:00pm | Gates Open | Aaron Bessant Park & Pier Park Drive |
| 4:30pm | DJ DT | Aaron Bessant Park Stage |
| 5:30pm | Live Music: Cover to Cover | Celebration Tower Stage |
| 6:30pm | Live Music: The Life Atlantic | Aaron Bessant Park Stage |
| 8:00pm | Kids’ Beach Ball Drop & Fireworks | Aaron Bessant Park & Pier Park Drive |
| 8:20pm | Life Atlantic DJ | Aaron Bessant Park Stage |
| 8:20pm | Live Music: The Blinding Lights | Celebration Tower Stage |
| 10:00pm | Live Music: The Will Thompson Band | Celebration Tower Stage |
| Midnight | Beach Ball Drop & Fireworks | Celebration Tower & Russell-Fields City Pier |
Kids FUN Zone
The Kids FUN Zone at Aaron Bessant Park invites families to kick off the festivities at 4 p.m., with a variety of free activities including slides, obstacle courses, bungee trampolines, friendship bracelet stations, and video games. At the Aaron Bessant Park stage, kids and adults alike can enjoy live performances.
