BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Baton Rouge is gearing up to welcome 2025 with exciting New Year’s Eve celebrations and family-friendly events.

From live music and festive fireworks to fine dining at local favorites like Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar or Sullivan’s Steakhouse, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday.

Looking for a way to relax on New Year’s Day? Explore the levee or take a stroll through the downtown Riverfront Plaza to start the year on a high note.

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Red Stick Revelry

Baton Rouge’s official New Year’s Eve Celebration begins at 8 p.m. Count down to midnight and watch the Red Stick drop along with the fireworks display at Davis Rhorer Plaza. The event is free and open to the public.

Crowne Plaza NYE Party

The Crowne Plaza will celebrate the new year from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. and have live music by the Chase Tyler Band and Wayne Toups. Call 225-925-2244 to book a reservation. The standard room package includes a guest room, a dinner buffet, an open bar with wine and a late-night breakfast.

Hilton’s New Year’s Eve Party

The Hilton Capitol Center will host a New Year’s Eve party with Gatsby-esque glamour and a Dueling Pianos performance from 88ReasonsWhy! The adults-only event begins at 6:30 p.m. for adults 21 and older. Tickets include the performance, dinner, a champagne toast and a fireworks viewing.

Laughs on the Low at The Tunnel Speakeasy

This exclusive comedy show is designed to kick off your celebrations before you head out for the night. Tickets include complimentary champagne, valet and refreshments served during the show.

Red Stick Rising: A New Year’s Eve Tradition for Kids

Red Stick Rising is a family-friendly New Year’s Eve event from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the River Center Library and Town Square. Kids can listen to stories, make arts and crafts, and see a performance by The Amazing Bacon stilt walker.

Tsunami’s NYE Blizzard Bash

Get an incredible view of the fireworks from this restaurant’s rooftop terrace. Gather with friends and family for a night of dancing, drinks and food at this New Year’s Eve party. Tickets are available for just the viewing or admission to the party.

New Year’s Eve at the Mallory

Take a trip to toast to the new year at this St. Francisville venue. Dance to music from a live band, get a friend to hop on the mechanical bull and watch the fireworks show at this party. Complimentary champagne toast and hor d’oeuvres will be served.

Get early bird tickets for $40 before the price goes up $10.

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