New Year’s Annapolis

New Year’s Annapolis is a family-oriented event based on the “First Night” concept that provides attendees with a fun-filled and safe environment for all ages to celebrate New Year's Eve. The event includes live musical entertainment and will feature two fireworks displays, an early show for families and early-risers and a traditional midnight spectacular to ring in 2012.

Admission

This year's New Year’s Annapolis events are free! There are no badges or buttons required.

Annapolis New Year's Eve Entertainment Schedule

• 3:00 - 7:30 p.m. Family Friendly Entertainment - "New Year's Around the World" theme.
  
• 7:30 p.m. Early Bird Fireworks Display
  
• 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Party on the Dock with 8 Ohms Band
  
• 10:00 p.m. - midnight Party on the Dock with Higher Hands Band
  
• Midnight - Fireworks Spectacular!

Location

City Dock, Annapolis, Maryland.

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Parking

Park at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium at Rowe Boulevard and Taylor Avenue. Take the FREE, continuously running shuttle bus from the stadium parking lot to Lawyer's Mall, located at State Circle. The last bus leaves the stadium at 11:00 p.m. From Lawyer's Mall. Annapolis Transit shuttles will circulate around the entire event downtown all evening. Return trips from Lawyers Mall to the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium stop at 12:45 a.m.

Best Places to Watch the New Year's Eve Fireworks

• Susan Campbell Park
  
• Main Street
  
• Northeast of the Severn River
  
• Any of the parks that face Spa Creek
  
• Aboard a boat in Annapolis Harbor

Annapolis Hotels

Westin Annapolis
Courtyard by Marriott
O'Callaghan Hotel Annapolis
Marriott Waterfront Annapolis
Loews Annapolis Hotel
Super 8 Motel
Days Inn Annapolis
Homestead Studio Suites
Quality Inn
Residence Inn by Marriott
Best Western
Radisson Hotel Annapolis
Governor Calvert House
Hampton Inn and Suites
Comfort Inn

To find the complete schedule of events, see the New Year's Annapolis website or call (410) 263-7996.