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Baltimore New Years Eve 2024

Guide to the top Baltimore NYE parties, fireworks, hotels, cruises and events for new years eve 2023-2024

The city of Baltimore certainly knows how to welcome the New Year in style, with one of the biggest and most impressive midnight fireworks displays anywhere in the country at the now famous Baltimore New Years Eve Spectacular over the city's iconic Inner Harbor.

With its freezing temperatures over the winter period, this might not be the first place you would think of a for a holiday season visit, but if you do decide to visit Baltimore you'll find a very friendly welcome and plenty to keep you entertained.

Inner Harbour Fireworks

The New Years Eve Spectacular fireworks display over the Inner Harbour is the largest in the region by some distance, with the fireworks show starting on the stroke of midnight. Prior to the fireworks show, visitors can enjoy live music which usually starts at 9pm at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater, while the event area also extends throughout Pratt and Light streets.

Top viewing points for the fireworks are at a premium, and include the area by the USS Constellation (an interesting military backdrop to the pyrotechnics!), the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company and the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, while there will also be decent crowds gathering at the vantage points around Fell's Point, Harbor East and Federal Hill.

A big part of the New Years Eve Spectacular is the Pandora Ice Rink at Baltimore's Inner Harbor, which stays open until 12.30am in the very early hours of new years day.

NYE Live! at Power Plant Live

Another top party to look out for this new years eve is the NYE Live! party at Power Plant Live, which is ideally located right next to the Inner Harbour. This event is billed as the biggest indoor party in town and includes live DJ performances, laser light shows, the chance to watch the ball drop form Times Square on giant LED screens, and then a champagne toast at midnight.

Tickets are expected to sell out quickly, so be sure to get yours soon - they will be available, once released online here.

Charm City Countdown

The Charm City Countdown New Years Eve Party is returning again this year at the Hilton BWI Airport Hotel. This year's theme is Royal Renaissance Ball. There will be live music, open bar, full gourmet buffet dinner and a wide range of lively entertainment with champagne toast at midnight with the balloon drop- more details and online ticket sales here.

Pier Pressure Under The Stars NYE Yacht Party

Take to the sea as you jump on board the luxury Inner Harbor Spirit Yacht to see in the New Year. This is a chance to don your favourite outfits as you are transported back to the roaring 20's with a party that sees glamour take to the water for an unforgettable night. There's a buffet style dinner, premium open bar, party favours and live DJ. Tickets available here.

NYE Spirit Cruises

Elsewhere, a cruise on the Inner Harbour is an excellent way to make sure you get a great view of the fireworks (when they are on) and there are plenty of offers available - we really like the look of the fireworks dinner and party cruises available with Spirit Cruises.

NYE Restaurants

For dining options in the city then Baltimore has a huge range of choices too, with many of the top restaurants conveniently clustered around the Inner Harbour area so you can try secure yourself a table with a view.

The Charleston Restaurant, Thames Street Oyster House, Sotto Sopra and Samos are all highly recommended. Check out the full range of Baltimore eateries here.

New Years Eve Hotels

Baltimore caters to most budgets and tastes with a wide range of accommodation options and is for the most part a little cheaper than some of the more well-known destinations. Anywhere with a harbour view tends to book out first so get your booking in quickly.

Top choices include the Lord Baltimore Hotel, the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel, the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor and the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront.

You can check availability in the city and make your reservations for all of the top Baltimore new years hotels here.

Live Stream

For such a big city Baltimore is surprisingly underserved when it comes to webcams - we haven't been able to locate a single active stream.

There is always a good chance of some TV coverage of the fireworks via the local networks though, so we will keep our eyes peeled and post any links we find here.

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