Aug 27th, 2025
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach with exciting events for all ages. Enjoy LuLu’s Noon Year’s Eve for a kid-friendly celebration, Reelin’ in the New Year at The Wharf for family fun and fireworks, or the Flora-Bama New Year’s Eve Bash for a lively 21+ party. Book your Gulf Shores vacation rental with Brett/Robinson to stay near the festivities and make unforgettable holiday memories!
Celebrating New Year’s Eve with kiddos isn’t like when you were a rambunctious 20-something. Thankfully, LuLu’s in Gulf Shores has the perfect event to teach youngsters the joy of new beginnings without ruining their vacay sleep schedule. Starting at 10 a.m., a fun-filled day of art, sandcastles, and more will commemorate the New Year kid style. They’ll even have a “beach ball drop” at noon with hundreds of iconic beach balls descending from a large net above. The best part is this is a free event!
Join in on the good times with Reelin’ in the New Year at the Wharf in Orange Beach when the fun-for-all-ages festivities kick off at 5 p.m. Enjoy live music, rock wall climbing, camel rides, and family-friendly activities alongside an ice-skating rink for extra seasonal cheer. As the clock ticks closer to midnight, get ready for an unforgettable finale with a dazzling fireworks display, a confetti drop, and the spectacular Marlin Drop. The night culminates with a showstopping performance by The Park Band, blending family fun with vibrant, adult-centered entertainment!
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Flora-Bama isn’t in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach, but we’d be remiss not to share what we know about their annual New Year’s Eve Bash. With live music rocking all three stages, a mouthwatering all-you-can-eat dinner buffet, and a midnight champagne toast, this 21+ event will be raucous. Tickets include:
Don’t wait—this epic party will sell out fast, so snag your tickets before prices increase!
With three great ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in and around Gulf Shores, you’ll have plenty to consider as you finalize your holiday itinerary. Still, the most important aspect is having a place to call home near all the excitement. Brett/Robinson’s extensive collection of beach houses, condos, and hotels is the ultimate way to ensure you don’t miss a moment of the ac
Top picks include LuLu’s Noon Year’s Eve (kid-friendly, daytime fun), Reelin’ in the New Year at The Wharf (family activities, fireworks, Marlin Drop), and the Flora-Bama New Year’s Eve Bash (21+ party with live music and buffet). Book a Brett/Robinson rental nearby to stay close to the action.
Starting at 10 a.m. in Gulf Shores, families enjoy art, sandcastles, and kids’ activities, capped by a festive beach ball drop at noon. It’s a free event—perfect for little ones who won’t be up at midnight.
Festivities begin around 5 p.m. in Orange Beach with live music, rock wall climbing, camel rides, family activities, and an ice-skating rink. The evening ends with fireworks, a confetti drop, the iconic Marlin Drop, and a performance by The Park Band.
This 21+ celebration features live music on three stages, an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet, a midnight champagne toast, party favors, surprises, and even a midnight breakfast buffet. Tickets sell out—buy early for best pricing and availability.
LuLu’s Noon Year’s Eve is ideal for younger children (daytime schedule). Older kids and teens will love The Wharf event with rides, skating, fireworks, and the Marlin Drop.
Flora-Bama requires paid tickets (buy early). LuLu’s Noon Year’s Eve is free. The Wharf festivities are generally open to the public; some activities may have separate fees. Arrive early for parking and best viewing spots.
Choose a Brett/Robinson condo, beach house, or hotel in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach for quick access to LuLu’s, The Wharf, and a short drive to Flora-Bama—so you never miss a moment of the celebration.