Residents across Dallas–Fort Worth are preparing to welcome the New Year on Tuesday night with dozens of events ranging from large public fireworks shows to concerts, family activities, and ticketed parties across the region.
Celebrations are planned throughout Dallas, Fort Worth, and surrounding cities, offering options for families, music fans, and late-night revelers alike.
In Dallas, the annual Lone Star New Year’s Eve fireworks show is set to light up the skyline around Reunion Tower just before midnight, with pyrotechnics and LED effects visible from across downtown. Nearby venues, hotels, and restaurants are hosting New Year’s Eve dinners and parties tied to the fireworks display, while other parts of the city are offering seasonal attractions and live entertainment leading into the countdown.
Fort Worth is also hosting multiple New Year’s Eve celebrations, including live music and public festivities in Sundance Square and events in the Stockyards featuring country music, dancing, and rodeo-themed parties. Several venues are offering earlier countdowns and family-friendly options for those not staying out until midnight.
Across the broader Metroplex, orchestral performances, holiday light experiences, concerts, and neighborhood events are scheduled throughout the evening. Many celebrations offer ticketed admission, while others are free and open to the public, with some communities encouraging early arrival due to expected crowds.
Officials remind residents planning to attend New Year’s Eve events to arrange safe transportation, follow posted event guidelines, and check venue policies before heading out.
🎆 Dallas highlights
• Downtown Dallas Lone Star NYE fireworks and light show at Reunion Tower — big skyline celebration at midnight with pyrotechnics and drones.
• Classical New Year celebration with symphony at Dallas Symphony Orchestra in the Arts District.
• Rooftop and nightlife parties across the city (e.g., at The Nines, Candleroom, hotel NYE parties, dance venues and bars).
• Family-friendly options and festive dinner experiences downtown and in Uptown.
🤠 Fort Worth & surrounding
• Sundance Square NYE Celebration with live music, food vendors and a fireworks show around Sundance Square (free and open to all starting early evening).
• Concerts and big party options including country or live music events — check venues like Billy Bob's Texas or Fort Worth Event Center listings.
🎉 Other fun choices
• Retro arcade party in Denton with games, confetti and champagne.
• Large scale New Year’s Eve parties around DFW with DJs, dancing, dinner and drinks — many start after 9 p.m.
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