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There are literally hundreds of New Years events happening across Michigan to ring in the new year.
But if you’re looking for a bit of inspiration for where to celebrate, we’ve got you covered.
Our highlights include the famous Traverse City CherryT Ball Drop, massive parties in Grand Rapids and Detroit, and much more.
West Michigan
1. Allegan New Year’s Eve Celebration
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Allegan Riverfront
2. 3rd Annual Cedar’s New Year’s Springing Eve Ball Drop
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-12:15 a.m.
61 N Main, Cedar Springs
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
187 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids
4. New Year’s Fest of Kalamazoo
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.
Downtown Kalamazoo
5. Muskegon New Year’s Eve Ball Drop & Fireworks Display
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Corner Of 4th Street And Western Avenue, Muskegon
6. South Haven’s New Year’s Eve
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
501 Phoenix St., South Haven
7. Ludington’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
Downtown Ludington
Northern Michigan/UP
8. Traverse City New Year’s Eve CherryT Ball Drop
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 10:30 p.m.-12:20 a.m.
Cass Street and Front Street, Traverse City
9. 2026 New Year’s Eve Party and Anchor Drop
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.
Downtown Sault Ste. Marie
10. Holiday Lasers on the Ore Dock
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 6 -9 p.m.
City Multi Use Path, Marquette
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 5:30-10 p.m.
Houghton Waterfront Pier (Lakeshore Drive, Houghton)
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 5 p.m.-12 a.m.
Downtown Charlevoix
13. Marquette NYE Ball Drop Bash
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 11:45 p.m.-12 a.m.
100 Block Washington St., Marquette
14. New Year’s Eve Great Turtle Drop
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 11:45 p.m.-12 a.m.
Downtown Mackinac Island
Mid/South Michigan
15. A Night at the Soul Lounge: New Years Party
Wednesday, Dec. 31, Doors Open at 8:30 p.m.
Lansing Shuffle (325 Riverfront Drive, Lansing)
16. New Year’s Eve Gala with Jeff Baldori and Twyla Birdsong
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
UrbanBeat Event Center (1213 Turner Road, Lansing)
17. 2026 Fire & Ice: New Year’s Eve Celebration
Wednesday, Dec. 31, Doors Open at 9 p.m.
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort (6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd, Mt. Pleasant)
Southeast Michigan/Thumb
Wednesday, Dec. 31, Doors Open at 8 p.m.
516 E Liberty St., Ann Arbor
19. New Year’s Eve Detroit Resolution Ball at The Masonic
Wednesday, Dec. 31, Doors Open at 8 p.m.
The Masonic Temple (500 Temple St., Detroit)
20. Greektown’s New Years Eve Bar Crawl
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Delux Bar & Lounge (350 Monroe St., Detroit)
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