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Ring in the New Year Right in Downtown Pittsburgh

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

2024 is right around the corner! Whether you’re looking to celebrate a new year or kiss 2023 good-bye, Downtown Pittsburgh has plenty of ways for you to party. 🎉

Highmark First Night

Pittsburgh’s biggest New Year’s Eve Party is back and better than ever! This free event takes place in the Cultural District and has plenty of activities for all ages. Enjoy everything from live music, free tours and art exhibits, hands-on activities, parades, and more! All of the excitement leads up to the main event: The Future of Pittsburgh Ball Drop and fireworks! View the whole schedule of events here.

Gateway Clipper Cruises

Sail into 2024 with incredible views of Pittsburgh! The Gateway Clipper Fleet offers several different New Year’s cruises to suit everyone’s speed. The laid-back crowd can enjoy a catered dinner and entertainment from 6 – 8 pm on their New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise & Tour. If you’re looking to dance the night away, check out their New Year’s Eve Hors D’oeuvres Dance Cruise & Tour or New Year’s Eve Dance Cruise. In true New Year’s fashion, all cruises include a champagne toast!

Le Reve: Pop-Up VIP Club at Roost

Ring in the luxurious 2024 that you deserve at Le Reve. Exquisite atmosphere, lighting and luxe vibes await you at Roost overlooking Market Square in Downtown. Le Reve – French for “the dream” – invites you to live your dream. Be unforgettable and shine into 2024 while you celebrate with the world-class soundtrack provided by the world famous DJ BONICS and DJ PETEY C. Dress to the hilt, enjoy the bubbly wall and get top notch service with a VIP table for you and your closest friends, including bottle service and light bites at your private table.

Red Carpet Soiree at City Works

Step into the glitz and glamor of Hollywood as City Works rolls out the red carpet to bid farewell to 2023 in style! Your ticket to this classy evening includes passed hors d’oeuvres, music, champagne, and picture perfect moments. Channel your inner Hollywood Star!

Howl at the Moon

Kiss 2023 goodbye with one of the hottest bars in town! If you’re looking for dancing, drinks, and live music, then this is the spot for you. Get your tickets early for guaranteed entry, a premium open bar, hors d’oeuvres, party favors and more!

CrossBody Dance & Movement

What could be better than dancing the night away on New Year’s Eve? Swing down to CrossBody Dance & Movement for an evening filled with Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and more! Get fancy with wine, hors d’oeuvres, and a midnight champagne toast.

PartyPGH

PartyPGH has you covered with 4 Downtown Parties! Penn Society will be open to non-members for this one-night-only party with the DJ playing until 3:30 am. The Standard Market & Pint House will be offering a “Pour Your Own Beer Wall” and karaoke. Scarpino will be ringing in the new year with live jazz & blues. Finally, Social House will be hosting a classic NYE party with dancing, drinks and a DJ! Can’t decide on just one celebration? PartyPGH offers an All Access Pass so you can attend all of these incredible parties!

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