Kissimmee New Year's Eve 2026: Sunset Walk's $27 party from 7 p.m. with a midnight ball drop and fireworks, a free Noon Year for kids, Old Town and Jan. 1 trash

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: Old Town, the Promenade at Sunset Walk, Experience Kissimmee’s New Year’s Eve fireworks guide, the City of Kissimmee’s trash schedule, Osceola County’s holiday schedule, the School District of Osceola County’s 2026-27 calendar (PDF) and LYNX.

New Year’s Eve 2026 falls on Thursday, Dec. 31, and New Year’s Day on Friday, Jan. 1. Kissimmee’s two street parties are at the Promenade at Sunset Walk, which has posted its 2026 party with a midnight mirror ball drop and fireworks, and Old Town, which lists New Year’s Eve among its signature events but had not posted 2026 details when we checked.

Updated Oct. 29: Sunset Walk has posted Rocking New Year 2026 (7 p.m. to 2 a.m., advance tickets $27, VIP $50) and a free Happy Noon Year kids’ party at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 31.

At a glance

  • Old Town: New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, 407-396-4888
  • Sunset Walk Rocking New Year: 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. Advance tickets $27; VIP $50, 21 and up
  • Happy Noon Year kids’ party: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 31, Sunset Walk. Free
  • New Year’s Day trash: no city pickup Jan. 1; regular service resumes Jan. 8
  • Emergency: 911. Police non-emergency: 407-846-3333

Old Town

Old Town, the entertainment district at 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, lists New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31 with its Fourth of July and Halloween nights as signature events. Experience Kissimmee, the county’s tourism agency, describes it as a free, family-friendly party starting at 6 p.m. with live music and street performers and a fireworks show at midnight. Old Town is normally open until 9 p.m. on Thursdays; check its site for New Year’s Eve hours. Parking: Old Town’s FAQ says the free spaces are first come, first served.

Promenade at Sunset Walk

Sunset Walk’s Rocking New Year 2026 runs 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at the Promenade, 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. off U.S. 192. The Promenade lists:

  • DJ Scotty B. and Project DJ Slam in concert, with special guest DJ K1X
  • A midnight mirror ball drop and fireworks
  • LED street performers, a confetti storm, laser light shows and flame effects
  • Advance tickets $27, while the limited batch lasts; VIP tickets $50, for ages 21 and up, with a VIP viewing area by the main stage, party favors and a midnight champagne toast

It is an all-ages, rain-or-shine event. No pets, blankets, chairs, umbrellas or outside food and drink. Sunset Walk says it honors only tickets bought through its Eventbrite page, with no authorized resellers. Promenade at Sunset Walk: 407-338-4811.

For families earlier in the day: the free Happy Noon Year Kids’ Party is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Promenade’s North Roundabout, with DJ Scotty B, sing-alongs, street performers, bubbles, party favors and a confetti blast at noon. Admission and parking are free; RSVP through Eventbrite.

Still on through the holiday week

Christmas at Gaylord Palms, with ICE! and the resort’s holiday shows, runs through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027. The city’s downtown Festival of Lights ran through Jan. 6 last season. Both are on our holiday lights and Christmas events page.

New Year’s Day: what is open and closed

Getting home safely

Plan a ride home before you go out, and expect heavy traffic around both districts after midnight. Report impaired drivers to 911.

Related: holiday lights and Christmas events, live music and nightlife and getting around Kissimmee.

Frequently asked questions

Are there New Year’s Eve fireworks in Kissimmee?

Yes. Sunset Walk’s Rocking New Year, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31, ends the year with a midnight mirror ball drop and fireworks; advance tickets are $27. Old Town lists New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31 as a signature event, and Experience Kissimmee describes it as a free party with live music from 6 p.m. and fireworks at midnight. Old Town had not posted its 2026 details when we checked.

Is there trash pickup in Kissimmee on New Year’s Day?

No. The City of Kissimmee has no collection on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, and says regular service resumes Jan. 8. There is no make-up day.

When do Osceola County schools go back after winter break?

Winter break runs Dec. 21, 2026, to Jan. 1, 2027. Classes resume Monday, Jan. 4, 2027.

Are Osceola County offices open on New Year’s Day?

No. County offices are closed Friday, Jan. 1, 2027.