Galveston New Years Eve 2024

Things to do on new years eve in Galveston, Texas. Top parties, events, hotels and restaurants for NYE 2023-2024

Galveston is a popular resort town with visitors from across Texas and the wider United States, so is frequently considered as a popular destination over the holiday season, and hosts a series of special Christmas and New Year events accordingly, with a particular focus on family friendly activities.

Located on Galveston Island and Pelican Island, the resort is popular all year round, but really lights up for the holidays.

Moody Gardens Festival of Lights

Moody Gardens is the focal point for some of the most popular seasonal events in Galveston, most notably hosting their annual Festival of Lights, featuring over 2 million lights on the mile long stroll.

There is also an arctic slide, train rides, pictures with Santa Claus and of course no shortage of food and drinks options including nightly fireside S'Mores!! Get the full event schedule and book your tickets online here.

New Year's Palooza

Also at Moody Gardens this year sees the Palooza packages available for families and couples, which is a 2 night adventure including passes to the Moody Gardens Attractions and tickets to A Christmas Wish Holiday Spectacular with live musical theatre, dance routines comedy and acrobatics!

Tickets are available from Moody Gardens.

Colonel Paddlewheel New Year's Boat Cruise

Get on board and say farewell to 2023 on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boad that boasts incredible views of the Festival of Lights! With music, dancing, hors d'oeuvres and a champagne toast! More info and booking details here.

NYE Live Stream

There may not be fireworks but if you would like a live view from Galveston on new years eve then we can bring you the snippets from Moody Gardens:

Galveston webcam

New Years Eve Hotels

As a popular holiday detination Galveston has plenty of hotels to choose from, and on new years eve you will also ind many hosting their own parties and entertainement.

Recommended places to look out for include the Hotel Galves & Spa, Harbor House Hotel and Marina and the Tremot House, where the only rooftop terace in town provides the perfect spot to see in the new year.

To check availability and make reservations at these and all the top hotels in the area, you can make online bookings here.

NYE Restaurants

There is also no shortage of dining options, with special festive menus on offer in most establishments.

We recommend you check out the San Luis Resort, Galvez Bar & Grill at Hotel Galvez, Trattoria la Vigna and Rudy and Paco's, all of who typically hold new years events.

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