ATLANTA — There are as always, plenty of things to do in Metro Atlanta and the State of Georgia if you are looking to celebrate the end of 2024 and welcome in 2025.
They range from fireworks to the dropping of various items to family events for the kids and stretch the length and width of the Peach State.
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Here are some of the more notable things to do:
Zoo Years Eve: The Atlanta Zoo’s annual family-friendly event during the day for kids. The event features dance parties, magic shows, puppets, photo opportunities and more. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Margaritaville Lanier Islands: The park and resort will be open most of the day with New Years events at Snow Island beginning at 11 a.m. and the Lakeside Lights Spectacular beginning at 5 p.m. The park will be offering food and drink and will cap off the night with a Fireworks show at midnight.
The Battery Atlanta: The home of the Braves will have a full night of entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. a Family Friendly party running from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and a late-night celebration for the adults beginning at 9 p.m. Parking will be free in most of the parking decks and the night will be capped with fireworks when the clock strikes 12.
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Geranium Drop on McDonough Square: For a different event, head to downtown McDonough in Henry County for their annual Geranium Drop. The city is known for its Geranium Festival in May, but this is a celebration of a different kind with food, drink and fun for all. The event kicks off at 10 p.m.
Dropping of the Edelweiss: For a German spin on the New Year, the Helen and White County Convention and Visitors Bureau is holding the Dropping of the Edelweiss. There is music, dancing, a champagne toast and more for those willing to head towards the North Georgia Mountains. Festivities begin at 8 and run through midnight.
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds: If you want to head further north, the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee will host a “Ring in the New Year” celebration. They will have food trucks and plenty of parking, with fireworks scheduled for 8 p.m.
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For those looking for a more unique event:
Tallapoosa Possum Drop: No, the city does not drop an actual possum to ring in the new year. They use one that has been Taxidermized. The outdoor celebration will have plenty of food and drink and fireworks for those waiting to see the stuffed possum ring in 2025. Festivities kick off at 6 p.m.
Perry Buzzard Drop: If you want to make the trip south, the City of Perry will hold its annual Buzzard Drop. The event which is downtown, will feature live music, food and drink along with a countdown for the kids beginning at 8 p.m. The Buzzard, which we believe is also stuffed, will drop at the stroke of midnight.
Forsythia Ball Drop: If you want to go south, but closer to Atlanta, there is the Ball Drop in the City of Forsyth (Monroe County). The city will hold a block party on the Courthouse Square starting at 8 p.m. and ending after the ball drops.
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