𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫’𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐚! The Pineapple Drop Block Party is the place to be on December 31st, with festivities running from 1:00 PM to 1:00 AM. The main event? The iconic Pineapple Drop at midnight, where a giant, glowing pineapple will descend to ring in the new year! The countdown to midnight takes place at the corner of Lemon Avenue and Main Street in downtown Sarasota.

The Carnival is open Dec. 30th from 1:00 PM to 10PM and Dec. 31st from 1PM to 12:30AM, offering exciting rides, games, and attractions for all ages. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or just looking to enjoy some classic carnival fun, there’s something for everyone! For more information about carnival rides, visit DreamLandAmusements.com or call 866-666-3247.

𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒔, 𝑵𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒑 𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 – 𝑳𝒆𝒕’𝒔 𝑹𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓! Enjoy live music throughout the evening with performances across multiple stages. Here’s the full schedule:
Stage 3: The Daniel Marshall Band – 1:00 PM
Stage 1: Bynge – 4:00 PM
Stage 2: SRQ Beats – 8:00 PM
Stage 1: The GasHouse Gorillas – 9:00 PM
Stage 3: Crossfire Creek Band – 9:00 PM
Stage 1: Bynge – 4:00 PM
Stage 2: SRQ Beats – 8:00 PM
Stage 1: The GasHouse Gorillas – 9:00 PM
Stage 3: Crossfire Creek Band – 9:00 PM
From soulful tunes to rock ‘n roll, there’s music to keep the energy high all day and night!

There will be plenty of food vendors and local restaurants offering special New Year’s Eve deals throughout the day and night. Enjoy delicious bites and festive drinks as you take in the carnival atmosphere and live entertainment. Check out the local bars and eateries along Main Street and Lemon Avenue for even more festive specials!

The highlight of the evening is the Pineapple Drop at midnight – the perfect way to ring in the New Year! Celebrate the start of 2025 with cheers, music, and of course, celebration. You won’t want to miss this unforgettable moment!
𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐚 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Don’t miss the biggest party in town! Gather your friends and family, and make this New Year’s Eve one to remember.
Don’t miss the biggest party in town! Gather your friends and family, and make this New Year’s Eve one to remember.

Info Credit: Destination Downtown Sarasota, Bayside Media, thank you.