Everything You Need to Know About Gatlinburg’s New Year’s Eve Celebration

It’s time, once again, to start making those New Year’s Eve plans! There’s no better place to ring in the new year than the Smoky Mountains, right? This year, start your year off right, with a trip to the Smokies and a lot of fun at the 26th annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show!

When is the event in Gatlinburg held?

Late at night on Tuesday, December 31, families will gather to experience one of the most exciting New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Smoky Mountains! When the clock turns to midnight, families can see the yearly ball drop and watch a fireworks show with music.

Where is the 26th annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show?

The Gatlinburg event is held at the intersection of Parkway and Historic Nature Trail, which is found at the base of the Gatlinburg Space Needle.

What else is there to do at the New Year’s Eve event in Gatlinburg?

While you’re counting down the hours and minutes until midnight, there is plenty of fun to be had! There will be music from the balcony of the Gatlinburg Convention Center and party favors provided by Mr. Tablecloth.

Many Gatlinburg restaurants and attractions join in on the fun, too! Families usually make their way to Gatlinburg in the early evening hours, stopping for dinner at one of the popular restaurants and then hanging out for the fun before the ball drop.

For more information about the Gatlinburg area, you can check out Stony Brook Lodging’s website. While you’re on the website, you can also book your stay in the Smokies, so you have a fully equipped Gatlinburg cabin to retreat to, after the New Year’s Eve ball drop and fireworks show.