What's Happening New Year's Eve & New Year's Day in Philly
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What’s Happening New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day in Philly
Delicious takeout, last-chance holiday attractions and outdoor fun...Philly is so ready for 2021. And we’re not alone.
Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler recently named Philadelphia one of the must-visit destinations in the world for 2021. That’s cause for celebration, and there are many fun, safe ways to say goodbye to 2020 and start the new year right in Greater Philadelphia.
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day do look a little different this year. In accordance with the City of Philadelphia’s moratorium on large events, the New Year’s Eve fireworks on the Delaware River waterfront and the January 1 Mummers Parade will not take place this year.
But holiday attractions like the Deck the Hall Holiday Lights, Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum and the Winter on Broad Street welcome visitors for a few more days. And Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest has extended hours for extra New Year’s Eve fun.
Plus, virtual, kid-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations at Franklin Square and the Please Touch Museum keep traditions going, and revelers can enjoy the holiday from home with curated dining experiences from top restaurants.
If you’re out and about for the holiday, remember your mask. Masks are required in the five-county region in all indoor public spaces, as well as any outdoor space where social distancing isn’t possible. (Swoop sets a good example.) Another tip: Plan ahead, as many events recommend or require advanced tickets. Read more on visitphilly.com.
Below, find things to do in Greater Philadelphia for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Virtual New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Photo courtesy Delaware River Waterfront CorporationYou can still enjoy New Year’s Eve fireworks to ring in 2021 — and from the comfort of your couch, no less. While the City of Philadelphia’s moratorium on large events means there won’t be a display over the Delaware River this year, get yourself in the spirit of the new year by watching last year’s impressive show. The dazzling pyrotechnics make for a fun viewing experience with your New Year’s Eve takeout (see below for options). Top it off with a screening of last year’s first-place performance by the South Philadelphia String Band during the Mummer’s Parade.
Virtual Celebrations for the Family
Photo by J. Fusco for Historic Philadelphia, Inc.Snuggle up at home with the family and celebrate the start of 2021 early with virtual celebrations from Franklin Square and Please Touch Museum. The Winter in Franklin Square presented by Citizens Virtual New Year’s Eve Family Celebration kicks off at 5 p.m. with crafts, dance lessons and the Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show, followed by the 6 p.m. virtual Square Drop. Or start the new year even earlier with the Countdown from Home on the Please Touch Museum’s website. Tune in any time on December 31 for virtual activities, crafts, music and an appearance from Squiggles the mascot. Bonus: the Winter in Franklin Square in-person experience has been extended to February 28, so New Year’s Day revelers can mask up for mini-golf, the light show and more.
Takeout & Delivery
Mushroom and black truffle soup, lamb shank, and jelly doughnuts are on a.kitchen’s New Year’s eve menu — one of many spots serving one final to-go meal for 2020. Old City’s Forsythia offers a five-course meal with wine pairings and champagne for toasting at home, as well as specialty cocktails and a holiday gift basket. In addition to Jet Wine Bar’s usual to-go offerings, the New Year’s Eve package comes with three bottles of bubbly and five complementary cheeses. Check out our New Year’s Eve guide on VisitPhilly.com for more holiday food and drink specials, and remember that pre-ordering is the easiest and safest way to enjoy these menus. Check restaurant websites for ordering deadlines and instructions.
Last-Chance Holiday Attractions
Photo by J. Fusco for Comcast SpectacorMany of Philly’s 2020 holiday attractions keep the festive lights on through New Year’s Eve and beyond, so mask up to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season one last time this year. The Fashion District’s mesmerizing Holiday Light Show greets New Year’s Eve visitors for final showings from 4 p.m. to close, and Winter on Broad Street at the Wells Fargo Center is open on New Year’s Day (with tickets selling out fast!) with 193 larger-than-life holiday displays. For more holiday fun in Philly, check out our New Year’s Eve guide on VisitPhilly.com.
Holidays in the Countryside
Photo courtesy Sesame PlaceSesame Place’s 2020 send-off includes a special fireworks display and the final days of the A Very Furry Christmas experience with Elmo and friends — one of the many ways to celebrate the new year in Philadelphia’s Countryside. Peddler’s Village continues its Holidays in the Village series with the Gingerbread Competition and Display, and post-holiday shopping opportunities at 70-plus stores. The village is aglow with more than 1 million twinkling lights through January 9. Find more festive lights and stunning floral displays when you purchase timed tickets to Longwood Gardens for A Longwood Christmas, featuring 500,000 shimmering lights bedecking the attraction. For more things to do in the countryside on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, check out our guide on VisitPhilly.com.
More Things to Do On New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day
Photo by M. Stanley for DRWCDrive-in movies, spooky walking tours and more are on tap on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, plus Boathouse Row lights up both evenings in celebration of Kwanzaa. Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest continues to be an end-of-the-year destination, with a special twist for 2020. Instead of New Year’s Eve fireworks, visitors can enjoy hourly countdowns during extended hours on the ice rink and in cozy cabins (advance timed tickets required). Get the full details on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day happenings on our guide at VisitPhilly.com.
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