For big city New Year's Eve fun in the Southeast, Atlanta is a popular choice. From college football mania to mega midnight balloon drops and the famous New Year's Eve Peach Drop, Atlanta offers plenty of celebrations and New Year's Eve fun for all ages. Some of the best ways to ring in the New Year in Atlanta include:
New Year's Eve Peach Drop
Photo of Atlanta's Peach Drop: Courtesy Underground Atlanta / Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
Atlanta welcomes the New Year with a full day of family fun, beginning with children's activities at 11 a.m., and an evening of top-notch entertainment at the annual New Year's Eve Peach Drop. Attracting over 100,000 New Year's Eve revelers to countdown as the 800 pound Georgia Peach descends the 138 foot light tower, the Peach Drop is the largest New Year's Eve celebration in the Southeast.
Chick-Fil-A Bowl Game and Events
The annual Chick-Fil-A Bowl (formerly known as the Peach Bowl) is played on New Year's Eve at the Georgia Dome. Pre-game events throughout the day include the Chick-Fil-A Bowl Parade, which begins a 12:30 p.m. in downtown Atlanta, followed by the Chick-Fil-A Bowl FanFest, the ultimate pre-game giant indoor pep rally and the Chick-Fil-A Bowl MVP Tailgate Party, both held at the Georgia World Congress Center. More about College Bowl Games in the SouthSpiral Entertainment's King's Ball 2012
Spiral Entertainment presents King's Ball 2012, an all-inclusive New Year's Eve party with open bars, multiple DJs and dance floors, a gourmet buffet and more. This year's party will be held at the Westin Atlanta North.The Downtown Countdown
This premier gala features Atlanta's largest midnight balloon drop, a 5 1/2 hour premium open bar, several buffet stations, multiple entertainment areas, party favors and more. Presented by Lindy Promotions and USA Entertainment, this popular party takes place at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, conveniently located near many of Atlanta's popular downtown attractions.NYE in the ATL 2012
Billed as Atlanta's number one New Year's Eve celebration for urban professionals, this annual New Year's Eve celebration attracts party-goers from near and far. Held at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel, this popular event features multiple party rooms, DJ's and live entertainment, comedy shows, midnight balloon drop, champagne toast and more. In addition, a welcome party takes place Friday and an after party takes place on Sunday for a full weekend of celebrations.Atlanta's Kick Start NYE 2012
ATL's Rockin' NYE 2011 is an all-inclusive New Year's Eve party at Front Page News and Tijuana Garage in Atlanta's Little Five Points. Tickets include beer, wine, well drinks, a mini-bites buffet and a champagne toast at midnight, plus DJ, band, dance floor and party favors to ring in the New Year.ASO New Year's Eve
Winding up the 2011 Coca-Cola Holiday Concerts series, this annual New Year's Eve concert performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, has become a popular New Year's Eve celebration of music for Atlantans and visitors alike. The 2011 concert at Symphony Hall features an evening of golden era favorites with big band classics by Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Jerome Kern.Georgia Resorts for New Year's Eve Getaways
Many of the top resorts in Georgia offer special New Year's Eve packages and events for a memorable way to ring in the New Year. Several luxury resorts are located within an easy one to two hour drive from Atlanta. For New Year's Eve getaway ideas, see information about 12 of the Best Golf, Beach, Mountain, Family and Romantic Resorts in Georgia.Atlanta Travel Tips
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