MOONPIE OVER MOBILE KIDS ZONE – 11am-1pm, Mardi Gras Park. We’ll be celebrating early for the kids! Bounce houses, NYE crafts, MoonPie treats and a second line march to see the MoonPie drop at noon!
MOONPIE NOON YEAR’S EVE DROP FOR KIDS – 12pm, Let the kids ring in 2026 at Noon!
EMCEE LEVI SIMS & DJ DALTON MUSE – 6:30pm-12:30am, Get hyped at the main stage as our DJ plays between acts through 12:30am!
BEST DECORATED UMBRELLA CONTEST – 7:30pm, Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel Courtyard, Come show off your best decorated Mardi Gras umbrella for a chance to win a prize and lead the parade.
THE JUKEBOX BRASS BAND – 7:30pm, The Jukebox Brass Band will be getting down and cranking things up in the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel Courtyard.
CUTTING OF THE MOONPIE – 7:45pm, Enjoy a piece of the World’s Largest MoonPie in the Courtyard of the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel.
FAIRHOPE’S NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION – 8:00pm-12:30am, Intersection of Church St. and Fairhope Ave, Fairhope. The City of Fairhope invites you to celebrate New Year’s Eve in downtown Fairhope on December 31, 2025, from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Enjoy live music from ’80s rock band U.S. Band, along with family-friendly activities like face painting, balloon animals, and games. Ring in the New Year with a midnight ball drop and fireworks show, then explore special offers from downtown restaurants and businesses. This free event is open to all—bring your friends, family, and New Year’s spirit!
OPENING REMARKS – 8:30pm, Made by City Officials and Official Emcee: Levi Sims on the Main Stage.
KICKOFF PERFORMANCE: THE JUKEBOX BRASS BAND – 8:45pm, On the Main Stage.
OPENING ACT: RED & THE REVELERS – 9:30pm, On the Main Stage.
HEADLINER: MORRIS DAY AND THE TIME – 11:00pm, On the Main Stage.
MIDNIGHT – 12:00am, Countdown on the Main Stage and MoonPie Drop.
NOON YEAR AT THE EXPLOREUM – 9:30am-2pm, Exploreum Science Center. Celebrate the New Year a little early with a family-friendly countdown to noon, complete with a ball-pit explosion to kick off the New Year on Wednesday. Throughout the day, enjoy weather-inspired science demos, hands-on STEM activities and plenty of chances to learn how wild and wonderful meteorology can be. Festive costumes are encouraged. The event is FREE for Exploreum members and $12 (special event pricing) for non-members. There will also be a special feature, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the PCI Dome Theater. Advance tickets are required, as seating is limited. For more information, go to INFO HERE.