5 Fantastic New Year’s Eve Celebrations in the Great Smoky Mountains!
Ring in the New Year 2017 with friends and family in the Great Smoky Mountains at one of these five fantastic celebrations on Saturday, December 31st. Hello brand new year, we’re so glad you’re almost here!
New Year’s Eve Concert & Midnight Ball Drop with Fireworks
Downtown Gatlinburg
This is the 29th year for the annual Midnight Ball Drop and Fireworks from roof of the 400-ft. tall Space Needle to specially choreographed music. And this year, visitors will enjoy a free concert at 10:00 p.m. by Country Music’s Beau Brasswell and rising Country Star Cassidy Diana. The Space Needle is located near the intersection of The Parkway and Historic Nature Trail at traffic light #8. For more information, call the Gatlinburg CVB at 800-588-1817.
Cherokee Lights & Legends and Annual Cherokee New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
Gates open at 5:00 p.m. to Cherokee Lights & Legends where interactive displays tell ancient Cherokee Christmas legends. There’s an ice skating rink and other fun activities for the entire family. Live entertainment begins at 9:00 p.m. and the big fireworks spectacular is at 10:00 p.m. For more information visit, Cherokee Lights & Legends or call 800-438-1601.
4th Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration
The Island in Pigeon Forge
Free festivities for the whole family begin at 6:00 p.m. until the big countdown to midnight. Enjoy a free concert by Jackie Lee beginning at 10:45 p.m.! For more info, visit islandinpigeonforge.com or call 865-286-0119.
New Year’s Eve Variety Show
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
Welcome in the new year beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Rotunda for a special New Year’s Variety Show. Afterward, a DJ spins hits and entertains until 2:00 a.m. Special balloon drop at midnight. For more information and reservations, visit Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
Rockin’ New Years Eve with The Kincaid Band
Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge
Bring the kids and enjoy a great meal before The Kincaid Band kicks things off at 10:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve! For more info, call 865-430-7625 or visit Hard Rock Cafe.
New Year’s Eve Show and Balloon Drop
Country Tonite Theater, Pigeon Forge
Enjoy a special New Year’s Eve Show and Balloon Drop beginning at 10:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy complimentary party favors along with Country Tonite’s popular and festive show. Then as the countdown to midnight begins sparkling, non-alcoholic, cider will be served to toast the New Year along with their famous balloon drop and sing along to Auld Lang Syne. For tickets, visit Country Tonite Theater.
