NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans is a hot spot for a number of New Year’s Eve events to usher in 2023.
Here is a list of celebrations around New Orleans.
Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve
What: Broadway star and local Billy Porter will host the New Orleans live segment of Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve.
Where: Jax Brewery 600 Decatur Street, New Orleans.
When: Fleur de Lis “ball drop” happens at midnight on Dec. 31.
Allstate Sugar Bowl Parade
What: Carnival-style parade rolls through the French Quarter.
When: UPDATE: The parade has been delayed to Friday at 3 p.m. due to rain. The Allstate Sugar Bowl game kicks off Saturday 11:00 a.m.
Where: The parade will roll through the French Quarter along Decatur and N. Peters streets and ends at Canal Street.
Big Night New Orleans NYE
What: NYE celebration at Mardi Gras World featuring performances from Big Freedia, Tank and Bangas, Choppa, Kid Kamillion, Lolo Mayhew, Pretty Na$ty, DJ Rozay Rell and more.
When: 9:00 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mardi Gras World, 1380 Port of New Orleans Place. Tickets start at $80.
New Year's Eve Fireworks Display on the River
What: Crescent City Countdown Club presents the annual fireworks display choreographed to music and live-streamed by WWL.com and WWL Radio Facebook.
When: Dec. 31, Midnight.
Where: Downtown Riverfront along the Mississippi River.
Fireworks Viewing Party at VUE Orleans
What: New Orleans’ newest attraction, VUE Orleans on the 34th floor of the World Trade Center, has a 360-degree view of the city to see the fireworks. Music, appetizers, and Champagne are on the menu. Tickets start at $250. vueorleans.com
When: Saturday, Dec. 31, 10:00 p.m.
Where: Vue Orleans, 2 Canal St., New Orleans.
Noon Year's Eve at Louisiana Children's Museum
What: The museum’s NYE celebration for children will feature a confetti and bubbles extravaganza. The family-friendly event showcases crafts, including making noisemakers, live music, dancing, etc. Tickets start at $13. lcm.org.
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Louisiana Children's Museum, 15 Henry Thomas Drive, City Park, New Orleans.
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