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Burlington New Years Eve 2024

Guide to new years eve 2023-2024 celebrations in Burlington, Vermont

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Well first of all it is our sad duty to report that First Night Burlington is no more! After 35 years as the headline new years eve event in Vermont it ended for the last time back in 2018, with officials citing the lack of funding as the main reason behind the cancellation. The event was replaced by a new event, Highlight New Years Eve, which is back again for new year 2024.

There will be plenty going on in Burlington this new years eve, and we'll bring you our top selection of the best parties and celebrations right here.

First Night Events

Although there isn't a First Night Burlington any more, there are still similar events in other towns in Vermont you might like to check out - if you are looking for alternative First Night celebrations, then there should still be parties going ahead at First Night North in St Johnsbury, Montpelier Alive and Bristol Best Night.

Highlight New Years Eve

And indeed, as we hoped, there is a First Night replacement for the First Night celebration, with the launch of the Highlight community party last year.

This new event is a collaboration between Signal Kitchen & Burlington City Arts and includes a whole series of community driven activities and events located around Burlington's Waterfront, South End, Old North End and the Downtown Corridor.

Last year, Highlight had a hybrid celebration with fireworks at Waterfront Park starting at 8pm and a full schedule of events with some virtual and in person. Details for 2023/34 have yet to be announced, but you can always check with the official site here.

New Years Eve Hotels

One annual new year party that is always very popular is the Hotel Vermont New Years Bash with a formal celebration in their Juniper Bar and Lounge, with dinner, dancing and champagne at midnight. This year the event will be a more scaled back affair with more details to follow.

There is also normally a New Years Eve Bash at the Hampton Inn & Vermont Event Center, with live entertainment and dinner that includes a carving station, assortment of entrees, desserts and a champagne toast at midnight, but nothing has been announced for 2023/24 as yet.

You can book you place at these, and all of the top Burlington hotels here.

Restaurants

For your new year dining options, Burlington has a lot of possibilities for a relatively small town, and most international cuisines are represented here.

We recommend you look out for Bistro de Margot, Revolution Kitchen, Hen of the Wood, The Penny Cluse Cafe, the pizza at American Flatbread and The Farmhouse Tap & Grill. Find the full range of eateries here.

NYE Live Streaming, Webcams

There probably won't be a great deal to watch with the ending of the First Night event, but there are some good ,live webcam views in town fi you want to check in on the new year celebrations.

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