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Guide to new years eve in Philly. Find the best fireworks, top NYE2020-2021 cruises, parties & hotels

The highlight of the new years eve celebrations in Philadelphia onceagain this year will be the SugarHouse Casino New Years Eve Fireworkson the Waterfront down on the Delaware River waterfront.

That is far from the only NYE party in town however, with a greatselection of events taking place around Philly, including top hotelparties, fireworks cruises on the river and fine dining in some trulyexceptional restaurants.

Celebrate the New Year on top of a swanky hotel in San Franciso. You will want to dress to impress for this ball! Tickets start at $59.95. Included you will experience 8 headlining DJs, optional VIP packages and open bar, 4 unique areas, a balloon drop, casino, complimentary mask and more.

If you're in Philadelphia over the new year then we strongly recommendyou hang around for the famous and historic Mummers Parade that takesplace on new years day. You can get full details on the 2021 parade,including the lineup, schedule and even a live stream to watch onlinehere:Mummers Parade live 2021

New Years Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront

A feature of the new year celebrations in Philadelphia for many yearsnow, the SugarHouse Casino New Years Eve Fireworks on the Waterfrontattracts huge crowds down to this popular waterfront area.

There are actually 2 displays, an earlier show at 6pm aimed at thosefamilies with younger children who perhaps don't want to stay out toolate, followed by the main display at midnight.

There are views of the fireworks available from across the city,with the most popular viewing points including the Penn's Landing GreatPlaza, the Sugarhouse Casino walking path and from Wiggin's WaterfrontPark across the other side of the river in Camden, where you'll havegreat views of the Philly skyline. With all of these venues you'll needto make sure you arrive in plenty of time as they will be crowded!

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

Operating in conjunction with the waterfront fireworks, the annualWinterfest at the Blue Cross RiverRink puts on a new years eve partyof its own, offering plentiful food and drink, live entertainment, firepits, holiday favours and of course ice skating and a front row viewof both fireworks displays, with co-ordinated on-site music.

You can buy tickets for this event onlinehere.

SugarHouse Casino New Years Eve Bash

As well as sponsoring the fireworks, the SugarHouse Casino also hosttheir own top new years eve party. This event includes a 3 hourpremium open bar, food and drinks stations, party decorations and atmidnight everyone heads outside to watch the fireworks accompanied bya champagne toast.

They even offer free parking in their own private and secure carpark. You can buy tickets onlinehere.

New Years Eve at The Met

A big tradition in Philadelphia on new years eve is the annualcelebration at The Met, where there is always a top performer tohelp welcoem the new year in style.

This year the main attraction is comedian Dave Chappelle, whowill be performing 2 sets, at 7ppm and 10pm. You can buy ticketsonline direct from the venuehere.

Independence Seaport Museum Fireworks

Capitalising on their prime location with views over the Delawareriver, the Independence Seaport Museum takes advantage of the new yearseve celebrations to offer special tickets for an evening of entertainment,the highlight of which is watching the fireworks from their privateterrace.

You also get all day access to the museum included, an ideal wayto tick off another tourist site while making sure you don't miss outon the fireworks. Book tickets onlinehere.

Clutch New Year Concert

There is never a shortage of live music in Philly on new yearseve, and one top show on offer this year sees American rockersClutch playing live at Union Transfer. Tickets are available via theband's official website.

NYE at Jerry's on Front

More live music this new year sees Ryley Walker, Chris Forsyth &Garcia Peoples playing live at Jerry's on Front. Promises to be agreat show, you can buy tickets onlinehere.

Camden Battleship New Years Eve

If you don't mind heading just over the water to New Jersey foryour new year party you'll find a great event taking place on theCamden Battleship, located in an ideal position to watch theSugarHouse New Years Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront at both 6pm andmidnight, when they will also offer guests the chance to fire theirown historic gun!

The decks are open for 2 hours prior to each of the fireworksshows and you can also enjoy music, food and bars service. Entry isfree for members, or otherwise for only a small $10 donation, whichseems like excellent value for one of the best fireworks views intown.

Franklin Square Kids Countdown

Another great option for those with younger children in tow, theKids' New Years Eve Countdown at Franklin Square is a free event boastingdancing, entertainment and a great view of the 6pm fireworks display.

If the adults of the group want to stay out late they can also attendthe Franklin Square Holiday Festival and Electrical Spectacle, wherethere are fire pits, a winter beer garden and a special light show.

Midnight From The Top

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If its panoramic fireworks views you're looking for then the bestparty in town has to be the Midnight from the Top event at the iconicOne Liberty Observation deck. This is a relatively new addition to thePhiladelphia new years eve calendar, with an open bar, live music anddancing.

The highlight of course is the fact you have 360 degree views andyou're 57 floors up, so when midnight arrives the fireworks views willbe absolutely spectacular. This is a black tie occasion, so be sureto dress up smart! Tickets are available onlinehere.

Celebrity Style New Years Eve Fireworks Gala

Another option for great fireworks views is the annual fireworksgala at The Pyramid Club, located inside the BNY Mellon Center onMarket Street.

As well as the great fireworks vantage point, this event featuresmultiple rooms, an open bar, party favors and champagne toast atmidnight. You can get your tickets onlinehere.

Kimmel Center New Year's Day Celebration

If you manage to survive the new years eve festivities and arestill going strong when new years day arrives then head down to theThe Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts on South Brioad Street,where they will be holding their annual free new years daycelebration.

This event features holiday sights and sounds as well as theideal spot for panoramic views of the Mummers parade - speaking ofwhich:

Mummers Parade 2021

A huge part of the new year celebrations in Philadelphia everyyear, the Mummers Parade takes to the city's streets on new yearsday and attracts huge crowds, as well as being watched live on TVand online by a global audience.

Get all the latest on this year's parade here:Philadelphia Mummers Parade 2021

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New Years Eve Hotels

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There's no shortage of top hotel accommodation in Philadelphia onnew years eve, and many will also be hosting their own parties and NYEgala dinners.

If you're looking for a hotel with not just a big new year partybut views of the fireworks too then The Hyatt Regency Philadelphia atPenn's Landing is an excellent choice.

You can search, check availability and book all of the topPhiladelphia hotels here.

NYE Live Stream

Both the 6pm and midnight fireworks will once again this year bebroadcast by local channel NBC10, which you can watch online here:

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The soundtrack to the fireworks show is also carried over the radio- tune in to 1060am to listen in.

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