There are several ways to celebrate here in the San Antonio area, including SA’s biggest party downtown.
SAN ANTONIO — Christmas is over and now it is time to start making plans to ring in the new year. There are several ways to celebrate here in the San Antonio area, including SA’s biggest party downtown.
Celebrate SA
The annual party and fireworks show takes place over a huge swath of downtown including Hemisfair, parts of the River Walk and La Villita. The celebration includes dozens of vendors, live music and carnival games. The festival ends with a 14-minute fireworks display as it approached midnight.
Where: Downtown San Antonio
When: 6 p.m. to after midnight
SeaWorld San Antonio
The marine life park is wrapping up its holiday period with a New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31. The celebration will include fireworks and festive entertainment as well as SeaWorld’s usual amusement park offerings. Admission is included in the ticket price and the fireworks are expected to start around 9:15 p.m.
Where: SeaWorld
When: Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
San Antonio’s other major amusement park is also putting on a fireworks show to ring in the new year. Six Flags Fiesta Texas will host its annual New Years 360 celebration. After a day of roller coasters and other rides, you will be treated to quite a show as the time approaches midnight. A large fireworks and pyrotechnic show will feature a firework launch spanning across the quarry wall. The show is included with admission and begins at 10 p.m.
Where: Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Time: Fireworks start at 10 p.m.
Yanaguana Gardens
For families with kiddos who may not be able to stay up until midnight, there is a New Year’s Eve celebration happening a bit earlier. There will be an 8 p.m. countdown for families and kids at Yanaguana Gardens. The event will also feature carinval rides nearby.
Where: Yanaguana Gardens at Hemisfair
Time: Countdown at 8 p.m.
New Braunfels New Year’s Eve Party
If you are looking for something to do out in the Hill Country, there is a huge party going on at the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center. The event includes music, dancing and entertainment. Tickets start at $30.
Where: New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center
Time: 7 p.m. to midnight