New Year's Eve Beach Ball Drop
Dec 31 2025 - 5:00pm to Jan 1 2026 - 12:00am
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Panama City Beach with the Beach Ball Drop!
Spread across two venues: Aaron Bessant Park and Pier Park Drive, PCB rings in the new year with one of the most spectacular ball drops in the country.
Festivities kick off at 4PM, followed by a full lineup of live music, DJ sets, kids' activities, and much more. So, if you're holiday plans bring you to the beach, be sure to join in the fun! Best of all—it's completely FREE!
- When: January 31, 4 PM - Midnight
- Where: Aaron Bessant Park and Pier Park Drive
- Admission: Free
- Full Schedule of Events
Families with little ones won't have to miss out. A special Ball Drop and fireworks show happens at 8PM, complete with the release of 15,000 beachballs, so everyone can experience the magic.
New This Year: The Family Kids' Zone at Aaron Bessant Park will feature slides, obstacle courses, bungee trampolines, games, friendship bracelet-making stations, and video games!