The clocks are counting down to New Year’s Eve at the beach and several outlets will sell out if you don’t get your tickets. New Year’s Eve on the Gulf Coast offers something for everyone, from early ball drops and confetti showers for kids to chef-driven dinners, themed bar parties, and late-night live music. Families can ring in 2026 at noon or well before midnight, while night owls have their pick of New Year’s parties, costume contests, and live music stretching into the early hours of New Year’s Day. Whether you’re looking for a quiet meal with a view, a ticketed blowout at a legendary roadhouse, or a street party under the marlin drop, there’s no shortage of ways to close out 2025 along the Coast.
The Wharf in Orange Beach
LuLu’s Gulf Shores leans into family fun with its annual NOON Year’s Eve Celebration, a daytime twist on the classic countdown that runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Instead of keeping the kids up late, families can ring in “midnight” at noon with a massive beach ball drop, festive music, fun crafts, and a few surprises sprinkled in. Local favorite Chitlin Switch will keep the energy up with live music from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., making it easy to linger over lunch while the kids play. It all happens at LuLu’s Gulf Shores, and you’ll find it at 200 E 25th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542. For more details, visit the More Party Information…