TAMPA, Fla — 2020 has been a year for the books. And trust me, we definitely made history this year.
But that doesn’t mean old acquaintances should be forgotten this New Year's Eve. There are plenty of opportunities for Zoom celebrations with family and friends.
While NYE 2021 celebrations may look different, there are still some in-person events happening around Tampa Bay. Although, it's recommended to stay home this year.
Note: If you choose to go out, please follow all health guidelines, including social distancing requests, laid out by the CDC and local regulators.
Here are 10 events happening in the evening
New Years Eve Riverfront Concert & Fireworks at Armature Works | $20+ | 8 p.m. - midnight | Armature Works, 1910 N Ola Ave., Tampa
NYE Beach Bash at Whiskey Joe's | $20+ | 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. | Whiskey Joe's, 7720 West Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa
New Year’s Eve 2021 | $25 | 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. | 21+ only | M.Bird, 1903 Market St., Tampa
New Year's Eve 2020 with SoDown | $25+ | 8 p.m. - 3 a.m. | The Orpheum, 1915 East 7th Ave., Tampa
NYE Glow 2021! | $10, free for ladies in groups of 4+ | 8 p.m. - 3 a.m. | 21+ only | Parks & Rec TPA, 290 S Meridian Ave., Tampa
Good Riddance 2020 | 5 p.m. - 1 a.m. | Salt Shack on the Bay, 5415 W Tyson Ave., Tampa
Pied Piper’s NYE 2021 with Carnage | $49+ | 9 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. | wtr, 7700 W Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa
New Years Eve Party at the Macs | 7 p.m. - 3 a.m. | 21+ only | MacDinton’s Irish Pub, 405 S Howard Ave., Tampa + 242 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg
5th Annual NYE Pajama Party | Free | 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. | Brew Bus Brewing, 4101 N Florida Ave., Tampa
Chill Year’s Eve on The Riverwalk | $60 | 9 p.m. - midnight | Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl, Tampa
New Year’s Eve Bash | $25+ | 8 p.m. | 21+ only | The Canopy at Birchwood, 340 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg
New Year’s Eve Masquerade | 9 p.m. - 3 a.m. | 21+ only | Dress to impress | The Avenue, 330 1st Ave S, St Petersburg, FL
NYE 2021 at The Estate | $20+ | 9 p.m. - 3 a.m. | The Estate, 179 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg
New Year’s Eve Disco! | 8 p.m. - 3 a.m. | No Vacancy, 937 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
Events to attend virtually
Times Square New Year’s Eve | Free | Link
THE AVETT BROTHERS - New Year’s Eve Virtual Celebration | $39+ | 8 p.m.
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